This year our church turned seven years old. In that time, we’ve grown from a startup into an established church with a vision to multiply. As the calendar turned to 2026, it was time for me to take a sabbatical from my role as Lead Pastor of Hill City Church . Over the past seven weeks away from day-to-day ministry, the Lord met me in powerful and personal ways. Below are seven of the most significant lessons He taught me during this season. I hope these insights shape my return to ministry...

Prayer creates space for us to slow down, listen, and attend to what God is doing in our lives. In this guided time of prayer, we will explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower as a way to reflect on the condition of our hearts. As we pray through the different soils—hardened, shallow, cluttered, and healthy—we invite the Holy Spirit to soften what has become resistant, deepen what is fragile, and clear away anything that hinders spiritual growth. I hope this guide helps you encounter God in a...

Just as Jesus withdrew into the wilderness for 40 days to prepare for his public ministry, Lent offers us the opportunity to engage in...