First Christian Church of Houston

09/10/2026

He didn't overturn tables for an empty temple or less activity, or even because he was having a bad day. Jesus cleared the temple so people could encounter God. The goal wasn't cleanliness; it was greater accessibility.

09/09/2026

Reflecting on Jesus clearing the temple, the focus shifts to our daily actions. Are we truly making room for others to find their place? This question should guide us every time we enter God's house, whether for worship, meetings, or any gathering.

09/08/2026

Jesus entered the temple not with anger, but with recognition. He saw that their 'yes' to the wrong things was a 'no' to encountering God. He decluttered the space not to empty it, but to make it available.

09/07/2026

What if the blessing God wants to bring is right outside, waiting for us? True generosity means clearing space in our lives, just as Jesus did in the temple. Are we willing to set aside our priorities for others?

09/07/2026

Comparison can make what you have feel like nothing. It makes influence feel insignificant, resources feel like poverty, and a meaningful calling seem less valuable. Stop staring at others' open doors and disrespecting your own. Your 2 is enough; don't let someone else's 5 make you bury it.

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

Don't let someone else's silence or different path make you disrespect your own. Being different doesn't mean being deficient. God is asking you to steward what's in your hands, not what someone else has.

09/05/2026

Are we so focused on others that we neglect our own purpose? It's time to break free from preservation and fear. Let's discover what we truly possess and have the courage to use it for others. May our hands be open to give, brave enough to act, and humble enough to serve.

09/04/2026

Perhaps the real question isn't why we lack abundance, but why we overlook the blessings already present in our lives. A moment to reflect on what truly matters.

09/03/2026

Stop asking 'Why didn't I get that?' and start asking 'What have I done with what I was given?' God isn't asking you to manage someone else's blessings, but to make the most of what's in your own hands. The true measure isn't how much you have, but who you've impacted.