There's something unshakably powerful about the voice of Jesus. His words didn't just inspirethey interrupted, unsettled, and transformed. That's exactly what happened in a synagogue in Capernaum. Just days earlier, Jesus had returned to His hometown of Nazareth and read aloud from the scroll of Isaiah, boldly proclaiming that He was the fulfillment of prophecy. But inste...

In the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar's reign, amidst a world governed by power and politics, the Word of God did not come to kings or high priests but to a man in the wildernessJohn, the son of Zacharias. His calling was foretold centuries before, prophesied by Isaiah as "the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths straigh...

Hope is a powerful force. It is not mere wishful thinking but a deep belief in something greater that is yet to come. It sustains us through trials, fuels our perseverance, and enables us to look forward with optimism. The story of the presentation of Jesus in the temple, found in Luke 2:21-40, is a remarkable narrative of hope fulfilled. It introduces us to Simeon and Ann...

The story in Luke 1:39-56 is more than just a meeting of two women with miraculous pregnancies. It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness, the joy of His presence, and the beauty of praising Him. Let's break it down into simple, relatable truths. How Can I Trust God When I Don't Understand His Plan? When Mary, carrying Jesus, visits Elizabeth, something incredible h...

Consider two powerful concepts: invasions and impossibilities. At first glance, these ideas seem unrelated, but they form a crucial backdrop to the story we'll explore. Invasions often conjure images of forceful and disruptive eventsperhaps historic moments like the invasion of Normandy or personal experiences like a home robbery. By definition, an invasion involves enter...

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke...

Every now and then we need to be reminded of what is most important. Paul does that for us in Romans 15:14-24. I invite you to pause for a moment and click the previous link to read the passage before diving into this article. Though Paul had not yet even visited their church, he had written this letter boldly so as to remind the believers in Rome about important matter...

After climbing an enormous theological hill in the first 11 chapters of the letter to the Romans, Paul shifts gears in chapter 12. The first 11 chapters provided the basis for our belief, but from chapter 12 to the end of the book, the apostle supplies a basis for our behavior. First doctrine, then duty. This is how Paul always attempted to connect with his listeners. Thr...

I am honored to share that LowCountry Community Church, for the second consecutive year, has been named a Certified Best Christian Workplace. It has always been important to me to foster an environment of excellence, integrity, and respect for our staff. We desire each team member to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually while working at LCC. Best Chris...

There are a number of terms that have been coined over the years to describe different personality types. It helps us categorize people and aids us in making each other a bit more understandable. Here are four basic personality types and how to spot them. The popular SANGUINE. The easiest personality to identify is the sanguine. This is the liveliest and animated...