Posts with the tag “gain”

Thirteen years ago, a 100-foot tree in East Texas fell on Pastor Sam Storms' father, causing catastrophic injuries—broken ribs, exploded vertebrae, punctured lungs. But in the hospital room, despite excruciating pain, his father overflowed with unexplainable joy. "Jesus didn't even have pain medication," he kept saying, quoting Scripture through tears. In that moment, Sam witnessed a profound truth: the deepest connection with God often happens in our darkest valleys. The Apostle Paul discovered this same paradox, writing from prison that knowing Christ is worth more than any worldly achievement. His radical equation still holds true today: every gain without Christ equals loss, but every loss with Christ equals gain. This isn't about loving suffering—it's about loving the One we meet there.  Read More

Ever feel like you're searching for something but can't quite name it? You're not alone. From the most brilliant minds to the most advanced AI, no one can definitively answer life's biggest question: Why are we here? We chase meaning in careers, relationships, and achievements, but somehow still feel empty. What if the answer isn't found in what we accomplish, but in who we belong to? Discover why the search for life's meaning doesn't start with you—and why that's actually the best news you'll hear today.  Read More