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“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15 Today, we acknowledge this Patriots Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We honor in prayer those whose lives were lost, and the unparalleled changes to the families personally affected, along with our citizens and our nation. Of all the Kingdom ambassadors I’ve met, none stand out like the neighbors who made themselves available to my family during a crucial time. I’ve shared this story before: When I was fifteen, my Christian neighbor taught me to build things and use tools, but warned me not to visit the Pentecostal Meachums behind us, viewing them as odd. Ignoring this, my sister Angie befriended the Meachums, and I saw

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September 11, 2026 No Comments

The Consulate of God’s Kingdom

“And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.” – 1 Corinthians 12:28 As ambassadors for Christ, remember that there are many ways to serve. My Grandpa Schuller often said, “In the Kingdom of God, some plant seeds, some water, some trim branches, and some gather the harvest.” He also reminded me that others are called to till hard soil and prepare it for planting. Grandpa knew his unique role in God’s Kingdom and embraced it with confidence. My Grandpa Schuller understood that not everyone is assigned the same mission, and he had the wisdom to recognize that no single individual can fulfill the totality of ambassadorship. Just as ambassadors and their consulates understand the boundaries of their responsibilities and trust a team of specialists to help them

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September 10, 2026 No Comments

Kingdom Ambassadors

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 What comes to mind when you hear the word ambassador? I picture someone poised and empowered to represent their country in diplomatic affairs, responsible for the impression their nation makes abroad. While few of us will serve as ambassadors in a worldly sense, every believer is an ambassador in the Kingdom of God. As those redeemed and commissioned to bring Jesus’ presence to a broken world, we are daily entrusted with the divine assignment to reconcile others to our Savior. As God’s ambassadors, we offer hope to a world struggling with uncertainty and darkness; we have the privilege of introducing desperately needed divine help and healing. As committed disciples who have anchored our souls to Jesus, we can bring His presence to

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September 9, 2026 No Comments

Meaningful Moments

“ ‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’ .” – Luke 10:41,42 Have you ever felt distracted, worried, or frustrated? Most of us have. Life can easily become crowded with tasks, demands, and noise, making it hard to notice the moments that matter—with God and with others. Like Martha, we often get caught up in doing, working, and serving, forgetting to simply be present. Martha worked hard to serve Jesus and His disciples, but her sister Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet, listening and learning from Him. We might think one sister was right, and the other was wrong, but there is a time for both action and stillness. The challenge is finding balance. It’s easy to let the busyness of

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September 8, 2026 No Comments

Compassion in Action

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 As Christians, we should hold compassion in the highest esteem. The Bible urges us to clothe ourselves in this powerful virtue, wrapping it around us so that it touches every part of our being. But what does it truly mean to be compassionate? While many see it simply as an act of immense kindness, the word at its core means “to suffer with.” True compassion goes beyond offering a polite gesture to someone who has fallen into a pit; it sets aside comfort, climbs into the hole with them, and gets dirty to understand where they are and what they are experiencing.  Genuine compassion lifts a person up, carrying them toward freedom, but only after assuring them that they are seen and cared for. In other words, it loves

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September 7, 2026 No Comments

Sowing and Reaping

“The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.  Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” – 2 Timonthy 5:6,7 In Christianity, we often talk about the principle of sowing and reaping. This comes from farming—planting seeds and later harvesting the crops. Spiritually, it means that whatever we put into others through our words and actions will eventually grow and produce good results in God’s Kingdom. The Holy Spirit nurtures what we plant, bringing about a great harvest from what started as a small seed, as long as the soil of a person’s heart is open. But there’s also a blessing for those who sow. The Bible says that a farmer deserves a share of the crops (2 Timothy 5:6). In the same way, when we plant hope and kindness in others, we will be rewarded

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September 6, 2026 No Comments

Abundance Starts Here

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,” – Ephesians 3:20 Yesterday, I shared how Pharaoh, despite being the wealthiest man in the world, had a scarcity mindset. There were repeated cycles of scarcity where he refused to let God’s people go. Even today, there are wealthy individuals who experience seasons in life where, despite good health and financial stability, their hearts still feel empty or lacking. Let’s choose to break free from this mindset, regardless of our circumstances. True abundance begins in the heart—not in the wallet—but in our thoughts and beliefs. We can be truly thankful that it is the Lord’s will for us to live in victory and abundance. This is not a vague hope—it is a promise found in Scripture, and we can confidently believe it. Today, let

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September 5, 2026 1 Comment

A Scarcity Mindset

“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Let my people go, that they may serve me.’ ” – Exodus 8:1 Consider the story of Pharaoh: when God appears to Moses in the burning bush, He says, “I’ve heard the cry of my people; I want you to go to Pharaoh.” But what does God actually ask Moses to do? He instructs Moses to tell Pharaoh, “Let my people go.” Interestingly, the original request was not to permanently free the Hebrew people, but to allow them to travel to Mount Sinai for three days to worship and then return. Many overlook the fact that the ask was only for a temporary release, not for a journey to the Promised Land. Yet, God knew Pharaoh’s heart and anticipated his response. As each plague descends, Moses repeatedly returns to Pharaoh. Each time,

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September 4, 2026 No Comments

Give and Take

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” – Acts 20:35 Beware of what some pastors call “black holes”: people who continually take advantage of generous givers. These individuals never seem to stop asking, always taking without reciprocating. You might even have someone in mind who fits this description. It’s important to set boundaries—you don’t have to enable this kind of behavior. Adam Grant, in his excellent book “Give and Take,” describes this personality type in detail. Grant explains that, in life, there are three types of people: takers, exchangers, and givers. Takers are those who are always on the receiving end, rarely giving back. Exchangers keep score—if they give someone a meal, they expect to receive

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September 3, 2026 No Comments

God Keeps Track

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ ” – Matthew 25:40 When you love and serve others, you don’t need to keep a record of your good deeds—God is the one who keeps track. You don’t have to count or compare, even with your spouse or closest relationships; God sees it all. In Mark 10, Jesus says that when you welcome a child and show them love, you are loving Him. When you care for the poor or those in need, you are loving Him. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, it explains that helping those in need is serving God Himself. The passage encourages generosity and forgiveness, assuring that giving brings blessings and reflects God’s character. People will ask, ‘When did we do that?’ And He

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September 2, 2026 No Comments

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