The Fellowship of Joy

 Being ready means welcoming others, caring faithfully for our neighbors, and using the authority entrusted to us with humility and love. In Matthew 24:44–51, Jesus describes a servant whose responsibility is to provide for the household. His faithfulness becomes visible in how he treats the people entrusted to his care. Beginning with a bag of Halloween candy waiting by the door, this message explores readiness, remembrance, grace, and servant leadership. As we remember those who have gone before us, we ask how to live faithfully today—and what qualities to seek in the leaders we choose. Death is real, but it does not get the last word. Our hope in the God who raised Jesus calls us to care for the living. Read the message and explore the subscriber questions for personal reflection and group discussion: https://tomsims.substack.com/p/taking-care-of-the-household Join the conversation in the comments, and subscribe for more Bible Chat reflections with Tom Sims. Three questions to c...

  The Shock of Resurrection | Luke 24:1–12 “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” 👉 Watch this message: https://youtu.be/_SVhSP6K90w They came expecting death. They brought spices. They came early. They came prepared to mourn. No one came to the tomb that morning looking for a living Savior. And yet, the question still echoes: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” In this message from Luke 24:1–12, we explore how resurrection doesn’t just comfort—it confronts, disrupts, and reorients our faith . The women were faithful… but they were looking in the wrong place. And often, so are we. Where are we still seeking life among what has already died? What promises of God have we forgotten? What would change if we truly lived as if resurrection were real—right now? 📖 Go deeper (Bible Chat on Substack): https://tomsims.substack.com/p/the-shock-of-resurrection-why-we 📘 More Bible Chat studies: https://tomsims.substack.com/s/bible-chat 🌐 Connect, coaching, and resources: https...