We may feel at times that God feels far or inaccessible. We wonder at times if He even hears us. But I believe that there is a productive struggle in the Lord wanting us to seek Him.  Read More

You were BUILT for this season. You aren’t meant to die out. Be strong and of good courage. These tests are for your testimony.  Read More

At Bridge, we know that the Holy Spirit moves powerfully among us, but Ezra reminds us that the Spirit also moves through faithful steadfastness. Whether you are a senior who built the foundations or a young adult navigating work-life balance, Ezra’s journey speaks to us today.  Read More

In Luke 9, Peter, James, and John get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the King of Glory. The curtain of Jesus' humanity is pulled back, revealing His royalty. What was Peter’s response to this weight of glory?  Read More

The writer of Hebrews provides a connected flow of God’s love story toward humanity. It begins by reminding us that God, in multiple ways and times, spoke through His prophets about His intentionality toward redeeming mankind. But that story did not end with words; it culminated in a Person.  Read More

If you feel tired from carrying a weight that is not yours, remember that Jesus sees you just as He saw that animal. He is aware that you matter. While serving the Master in a broken world can sometimes feel like an "unfair burden," Jesus offers a divine exchange.  Read More

In the famous story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), we often focus on the one who left home and squandered his inheritance. But this week, the Holy Spirit is highlighting a different figure: the elder brother who stayed home. He was ”squeaky clean” on the outside, meticulous, hardworking, and status-driven, but he was rotting on the inside.  Read More

Throughout the scriptures, we find God revealing attributes of Himself to people who were in different situations. In these difficult moments, they encountered God showing up in specific ways that were tailor-made to what they needed Him to be. After each encounter, both the person and the reader are left with a better understanding of who God is, many times summarized in a name of God.  Read More

Conquerors and/or more than conquerors are those who have seen tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, or sword (Romans 8:35)b and have come through successfully. We sometimes want to declare victory without having gone through anything; we want a medal for running a race we didn’t start or finish.  Read More

In a world that grows louder, heavier, and more unpredictable by the day, many of us find ourselves searching for something, anything that will steady our hearts. But the greatest strategy for spiritual victory is not hidden in a new trend or a clever life hack. It is found in an ancient rhythm that still carries power today.   Read More

What is striking about Uriah is that he remained faithful to the very king who treated him with the ultimate injustice. David’s abuse of power was so absolute that Uriah lost his family and, eventually, his life. To the natural eye, it would seem Uriah’s integrity was buried with him.  Read More

As another Valentine’s Day fades into memory, God’s people must resist the temptation of letting love be reduced to a once a year sentiment or a commercialized display. The love God is costly, consistent, and deeply sacrificial. It stretches us to love when we are disappointed by a spouse or wounded by a child.   Read More