Posts with the tag “resurrection”
Knowing Jesus
by Tracy Hicks on July 1st, 2026
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
From Mourning to Morning
by Tracy Hicks on May 12th, 2025
The hope of resurrection is not just a future promise; it’s a present reality that can transform your life today. Embrace it, live it, and share it with those around you. The victory over death through Jesus Christ is a profound truth that offers us hope and purpose, turning our mourning into morning. Read More
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