Posts with the tag “sanctification”

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

Take intentional steps today to embrace the gospel, create spiritual rhythms in your daily routine, or invest in others through discipleship. Spiritual transformation requires aligning your life with God's rhythms. As you do, you'll experience His love deeply and spread it to others, moving beyond just knowing about Jesus to becoming more like Him. This transformation enriches your life and empowers you to impact others, creating a ripple of disciple-making that extends God's love. Commit to living in rhythm with God and experiencing the fullness of life He offers.  Read More