Michael Graff

Most of us long to live a life of purpose. But one thing we often overlook in that pursuit is partnerships. Since the beginning of time, God has always given purpose, but He brings it to pass through people. One of the clearest examples is Saul, the persecutor of Christians who later became known as […]

Most of us have a picture in our mind when we think of communion—bread and juice, childhood memories, or Easter traditions. But communion is so much more than tradition! It’s an invitation to remember who Jesus was, realign ourselves with Him, and respond to His love. The word communion carries deep meaning: “Com” means “with” […]

In 1962, authorities imprisoned Nelson Mandela for fighting apartheid—a system of institutionalized racial segregation. During his 27 years behind bars, he faced a choice: let bitterness consume him or use the time for transformation. Mandela chose growth. He earned his law degree through correspondence, learned multiple languages, and built relationships that would later prove crucial. […]

Evangelism can feel intimidating, but for most of us, it’s not a lack of willingness—it’s a lack of understanding. Simply put, evangelism is sharing the Gospel. That’s it! And according to Jesus, it’s not a suggestion—it’s an expectation: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15). But how do […]

I love the Rocky movies. As hard as it is to watch my film hero get beaten almost to the point of death, I can handle it because I know how the story ends. So why is it so difficult to trust the Author of my story—especially when Scripture assures me it will end in […]

When I was four years old, my parents surprised me with my first puppy, Pepper. Pepper quickly became my best friend. My dad often shares a story about watching me play with him. After witnessing my pure joy, he smiled and said, “I love you, buddy.” Without skipping a beat, I replied, “I love Pepper.” […]

When I was in high school, my family went on a ski trip. Toward the end of our vacation, my two youngest siblings decided they wanted to try skiing tougher mountains. Since I’m the oldest, I offered to take them. We caught a gondola to the top of the mountain, planned our path down, then […]

Restored homes have always intrigued me. It’s incredible to witness experts take a property worn and torn from centuries past and bring it back to its original state. Perhaps I love this process because it reminds me of how God works. Since the beginning, He has taken the old and made it new again. He […]

Throughout Scripture, we’re commanded to fear God. For some, this can be confusing. Doesn’t the Bible also tell us repeatedly not to fear? The key in understanding this is knowing what the author meant by the word fear in verses like Proverbs 3:7 (“…fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”) The word fear here does not mean to be afraid; it means […]

There’s one movie I think every 80s or 90s kid might have childhood trauma from. The Lion King—specifically the scene in which Mufasa, the father, dies. But like with any good story, we never stopped the movie after that one uncomfortable scene. We kept watching. Why? Because we trusted the author had a good end in […]