Dr. Ed Jackson

We’re invited to live with a “Nevertheless” faith—trusting God even when we don’t know how things will turn out. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, we choose to stand firm rather than bow to modern pressures. Together, we support one another in the fire, trusting that God is with us and committing to be the “fourth” in each other’s hardest moments.

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? In Luke 23, Yeshua offers hope to the most unlikely place — a criminal hanging beside Him. This reflection reminds us that grace meets us in our brokenness and that no one is ever forgotten by God.

Have you ever felt left out or unwelcome? In Luke 14, Jesus tells a story of a banquet where the invitation expands to everyone on the margins. This reflection explores God’s radical welcome — and how we can make room for others through celebration, not condemnation.