

"Follow Who Follows Christ"
Grace and Peace My Ekklesia Family 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NLT) "And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ." The Apostle Paul makes a bold statement to the believers in Corinth: Follow me. But notice that He does not stop there—he continues, as I imitate Christ. Paul wasn’t asking the church to follow his personality, preferences, or imperfections. He was pointing them to a greater standard—Jesus Himself. In a world filled with influencers, platforms, and personalities

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 8, 2025


Focus on Internal Transformation
Grace and Peace My Ekklesia Family Focus on Internal Transformation We all experience moments when emotions like hurt, anger, fear, and disappointment feel all-consuming. But scripture points us to the ultimate antidote: As 1 John 4:18 says, "Perfect love expels all fear." Allow God's love to settle in your heart, and watch as fear loses its grip entirely—this includes fear of failure, rejection, and punishment. Though our feelings may flare up in response to others' deeds,

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 5, 2025


Relationship Over Religion Testimony Over Tradition
God never called you to religion

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 4, 2025


“He Called You to Be Whole”
Grace and Peace Ekklesia Family Some people were more comfortable with the version of you who doubted yourself… the version who dimmed your own light so others could shine… the version who carried wounds you didn’t deserve. That version required nothing of them and allowed everything around them to stay the same. But God loves you far too much to leave you in a place that keeps you small. Healing won’t always be celebrated. Growth won’t always be welcomed. Becoming whole won’

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Dec 3, 2025


