As a new school year begins, Rev. Dr. Mark Waterstone reflects on a simple lesson from childhood: "If you want a friend, be a friend." This month's devotional explores the importance of taking the initiative to build meaningful relationships, extend invitations, and create a church community rooted in friendship, hospitality, and God's love.

As the morning sun reflects across Southport Harbor, Rev. Dr. Mark Waterstone reflects on a deeper question: Are our words and actions reflecting God's love? This month's devotional invites us to consider how we can mirror Christ's kindness, patience, and grace in our daily lives.

In this June devotional, Rev. Dr. Mark Waterstone reflects on an ancient Greek proverb about planting trees whose shade we may never sit in—and what it means to live faithfully, serve generously, and invest in the lives of others through Christ-like love.

As spring arrives, Rev. Dr. Mark Waterstone reflects on the simple act of playing catch—and what it teaches us about faith, community, and the people who shape our lives. Who are you “playing catch” with?

After the joy of Easter fades and the celebrations end, what comes next? In this April devotional, Rev. Dr. Mark Waterstone invites us to see that Easter is not a finish line, but the beginning of a life shaped by hope, purpose, and ongoing faith.

As we journey through Lent, we are reminded that life often places before us two roads — one marked by immediate gratification and one shaped by perseverance and faith. In this month’s devotional, we reflect on Scripture’s invitation to fix our eyes on Jesus and choose the path that leads to lasting joy.

As we enter the season of Lent, this February devotional reflects on the biblical meaning of forty—forty days of preparation, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Through Ash Wednesday and the journey toward Easter, we are invited to slow down, acknowledge our humanity, and draw closer to Christ.