Posts by Brian Ebel
Listening and Doing
It’s funny how our culture and James are the same. Lots of talking. Not much listening. James’ call is simple. Shut up. Listen. Do what the word says and stop…
Read MoreLeading with Excellence // Brian Ebel
In Acts 4, the early church was united in heart and soul. Its members held nothing back, cared for one another sacrificially, and bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus…
Read MoreLiving on Mission // Brian Ebel
In Acts 4, Peter and John stand before the most powerful religious leaders in Jerusalem. Though they are ordinary, uneducated fishermen, their courage astonishes everyone because it is clear that…
Read MoreLoving Well // Brian Ebel
What we value shapes how we live, and how we live determines the legacy we leave. In Acts 2, the early church was known not for its buildings, programs, or…
Read MoreA Powerful Prayer for a Perilous Predicament // Brian Ebel
Drawing from King Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20, Dr. Ebel reminds us that courage does not mean being unafraid—it means turning to God in the midst of fear. When…
Read MoreThe Well // Brian Ebel
We all have something we’re thirsty for. Whether we chase success, relationships, comfort, entertainment, or religion itself, nothing can truly satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. In John 4,…
Read MoreThe Well and All Those Boxes // Brian Ebel
Throughout history, people have built “boxes” in search of security, purpose, identity, and peace. In Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, we discover that God was never…
Read MoreSpeaking Shakespeare in a Drive-Thru World // Brian Ebel
In a culture that often treats relationships as transactional, Ephesians 5 invites us into a different way of living. Paul reminds us that healthy relationships are not built on power,…
Read MoreLiving the Resurrection in a Lamentations World // Brian Ebel
In a world filled with suffering, disappointment, and uncertainty, it can be easy to lose heart. In Lamentations 3, Jeremiah teaches us that true hope is not found by avoiding…
Read MorePentecost Sunday
On Pentecost, the disciples gathered in the upper room waiting for the promise Jesus had given them: the coming of the Holy Spirit. While the world around them continued building,…
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