How May I Be of Service to You?
Hello My Ekklesia Family Matthew 23:11 (NLT) “The greatest among you must be a servant.” When it is all said and done, what will be said about you? Not how loud you were. Not how visible you were. Not how many titles you carried. But how you served. Jesus redefined greatness. In a world obsessed with recognition, He pointed His disciples toward humility. In a culture chasing platforms, He modeled towels and basins. In Matthew 23, Jesus confronts religious leaders who loved
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 17, 2025
Prepared for the Unexpected
The SHIFT: Prepared for the Unexpected “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (NLT) The unexpected does not mean unprepared. It means God is already ahead of us. The SHIFT is not a season of panic; it is a season of trust. God has supplied what we need before we arrive where we are going. Our peace is rooted not in predictability, but in His faithfulness. In Philippians 4:19, Paul writes from confinement,
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 15, 2025
Gratitude That Opens Your Eyes to God
Grace and Peace Ekklesia Family Gratitude changes perspective. Awareness strengthens faith. Recognizing God’s hand invites more of His peace. Psalm 118:24 — “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Psalm 118:24 does not say the day is perfect — it says the day is God-made. Rejoicing is not a reaction to circumstances; it is a dec
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 12, 2025
“God Is More Interested in Your Character Than Your Comfort”
Grace and Peace My Ekklesia Family Romans 5:3–4 (NLT) “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” Paul teaches that trials are not accidents; they are assignments. The Greek word for endurance (hypomonē) means the ability to remain under pressure without breaking. God uses pressure not to crush you but to sh
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 11, 2025
