Have you ever felt like you’re trying to catch up with God? Like you need to earn your place, prove your worth, or wait until the timing is “right”? What if I told you that God has already prepared everything you need for this season of your life—and stepping into it is simply a matter of stepping up ? 2026 is not about striving, hustling, or fixing the past. It’s about walking confidently into the life God has already set before you. It’s your threshold moment—the point wher

Okay, friends, here’s the message I feel called to share today: it’s time to purge our mindsets . That may sound simple, but it’s a profound and necessary step if we want to experience the fullness of God’s plan in our lives. Too often, we cling to outdated ways of thinking—thought patterns, habits, even long-held beliefs—that no longer serve us. And these things affect how we live today, how we interact with God, and how we respond to the world around us. We all have rehears

One Thing: Pressing Forward With a Christ-Centered Focus Reflections from Philippians 3 When I turned to Philippians chapter 3 , verses 13 and 14 stood out to me in a fresh way. Verse 14, especially, sent me on a journey—one that led me into deep searching, studying, and discovering. And honestly, it was fun. It stirred something in me. As I began researching Philippians, I learned something interesting: many scholars believe this book was compiled from fragments of Paul’s le

Stepping Up: From Positioning to Purpose in 2026 As we look ahead to 2026, our vision is clear: we are stepping up . But there is no stepping up into 2026 without faithfully walking through 2025. Last year, our vision was “Position yourselves, stand and see.” And that is exactly what we did. We spent the year intentionally aligning our thinking with the truth of who God has already made us to be in Christ Jesus . God positioned us, but we had to choose to believe it, receive

In Him We Live: Never Separated, Always Becoming I want to begin with gratitude. Thank you, Cornerstone, for welcoming me as part of this family. I truly love being here. Even when I question myself—like I did at 1:30 this morning, wide awake, replaying every thought, every word, having conversations with myself and with the Lord—I still know where I’m meant to be. I almost talked myself out of coming. Almost. But somewhere along the way, I fell back asleep and realized, ther

Falling, Rising, and Living Out Who We Are in Christ As a teacher, I’ve always loved definitions. Words matter. Sometimes we read Scripture over and over again, but we remember what someone said about a verse more than what the words themselves actually mean. When we slow down and understand those words, it can completely change how we see ourselves—and how we live. Today I want to share from Proverbs 24:16 : “For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the

When I Fall, I Will Rise There are truths in Scripture that echo through every generation, and one of them is this: life happens —to the righteous and the rebellious, the faithful and the wandering, the strong and the fragile. In the book of Micah, Israel faced judgment because some had turned to Canaanite idols, but the consequences touched everyone , even those who remained faithful to God. It has always been this way. We like to believe that good behavior exempts us from h

Making Room for Emmanuel “Father God, we express our gratefulness to You once again…” Those words begin so many of our prayers, yet how often do we recognize the power behind them? Gratitude is not just an emotion we feel once a year at Thanksgiving—it’s a way of life, a posture of the heart, and a spiritual rhythm that shapes how we enter the Christmas season. As we move from Thanksgiving into Christmas, we aren’t simply turning a page on the calendar. We’re being invited in

The Original Blueprint: Discovering God’s Design for Your Life This morning, I brought props—blueprints. Actual, rolled-up architect-stamped blueprints of an apartment building my family built years ago. As I looked at them, something leaped in my heart: this is what God has been saying the whole time. The Mirror Bible  often uses the phrase “the original blueprint” —the design God had in mind for humanity before anything ever went wrong. And as I prayed about what to share t

Never Separated: Living in the Revelation of Union with God (Part 2) There are moments in life where all you can do is pause and give God total praise. Not a partial praise, not a halfway worship— total praise from the depths of your being. Because when you really stop and think about it, even the breath you breathe is God. Yes, God. Scripture says that in creation, God stooped down  and breathed His rua —His breath, His Spirit—into humanity. And we became a living soul. Tha

Your Starting Point: Living From Union, Not Separation “Father, I thank You for Your Word and for Your goodness displayed all around us. You reveal Yourself through every page of Scripture, and as You write those truths upon our hearts, our minds begin to awaken to who You really are, how You love us, and who You’ve created us to be.” We’re in a season of revelation—of learning, unlearning, and re-learning the truth of who God is. Lately, it feels like we’ve all been on the s

Nothing Can Separate Us From the Love of God Well, thank you, family. It’s good to see you. It’s good to be, as the old folks used to say, in the house of the Lord one more time. You know, I’m just grateful — grateful that I can move, grateful that I can get up out of my chair without a pain, grateful for life. I’ve been learning to be more and more thankful for what God is doing in my life. I like to call it lifing.  Life is life — but I’m so glad I don’t have to do it alone

I Am Not Ashamed -- Unashamed: Because He’s Not Ashamed of You As I was preparing and listening for what to talk about this morning, a song just wouldn’t leave my heart. I’ve learned that when something keeps repeating in my spirit like that, it’s usually God’s way of getting my attention. The song was “Unashamed”  by Matthew West. There’s a line in that song that says: “I’m unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth that changed my life.” That line has been echoin

The Great Hunter: God’s Pursuit of Our Hearts "Father, we thank You for Your Word this morning." That’s how I want to begin—by thanking God for His faithfulness, His goodness, and for the people He continually draws to Himself. Every time we come to hear from Him, He shows up ready to give us exactly what we need to take the next step forward. And this morning, I want to talk to you about the Great Hunter. Deer Season vs. Gospel Season Here in Oklahoma, it’s deer hunting seas

Hope That Anchors the Soul: A Reflection on God’s Unfailing Goodness This morning, I felt compelled to begin by sharing some Scriptures...

Jesus Is Love: Learning to Serve, Love, and Live Free I’ve reached a point in my life where all I want to do is serve. That’s it. I don’t...

One in Christ: The Power of Spirit-Wrought Unity Thank you for your Word this morning, Lord. We take a breath, settle ourselves, and...

We settle ourselves down so we can hear what God wants to say. When we quiet our hearts and sit with His Word, He speaks to each one of...

The Love of God Constraining Us Living in the Overflow of His Love “For the love of Christ constraineth us…”  — 2 Corinthians 5:14...

Having a Mind to Work: Building Together in Faith By Pastor Paulette Crawford “So, we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined...