At some point, every family faces a moment of decision. Not a theoretical one or a someday conversation, but a real and defining moment where direction is set and priorities are clarified. At that point, continued hesitation is no longer...

From the opening pages of Scripture, God makes something unmistakably clear: the family was not a cultural invention or a human experiment. It was God’s idea. And because it was his idea, it carries his purpose. Everywhere we look today,...

For many Christians, adoption and foster care stir something deep: compassion, conviction, and even a sense of calling. But just as quickly, fear follows. What if we are not equipped? What if this costs more than we can handle? What...

Christmas is often framed as a celebration of family. We gather around tables, exchange gifts, and lean into the warmth of traditions that feel familiar and safe. But beneath all the nostalgia, Christmas quietly asks a much deeper question: who...

In the late 1700s, the idea of foreign missions was falling out of favor among many Christians. The prevailing sentiment was that God would save the nations if and when he chose to, without much human effort required. William Carey...

Throughout the Rebuild series, we’ve seen a hopeful truth repeated again and again: God can rebuild what looks irreparably broken. The book of Nehemiah shows us that God restores ruined walls, renews broken worship, and revives weary people. But at the conclusion...

The book of Nehemiah keeps pressing a single truth deeper into our hearts: God can rebuild what looks irreparably broken. By chapter 10, revival has taken root among God’s people. They have heard the Word, they have confessed their sins, and...

Spiritually speaking, there is no such thing as an unadopted Christian. Every believer comes into the family of God the exact same way. We don’t earn our way in. We’re brought in. Welcomed in. Adopted in. At Mercy Hill, one...

We are now seven weeks into our Rebuild series through Nehemiah, where we’ve been exploring how God restores his people and rebuilds what looks irreparably broken. Earlier in the series we saw how revival began as the people heard and responded to...

If you have ever felt exhausted by trying to be “good enough” for God, Titus 2 is written with you in mind. This is the first of a three-part blog series that will walk through one of the clearest explanations...

Fasting is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized practices in the Christian life. Many believers feel a desire to fast but aren’t quite sure where to begin. They wonder: What exactly is fasting supposed to look like? How long should...

We are now four weeks into our Rebuild series through the book of Nehemiah, where we’ve been seeing that God can rebuild what looks irreparably broken. We’ve seen it in Scripture. We’ve seen it in our church. And many of us have seen it...