Do you pickle? If you haven’t noticed, pickleball has been taking recreational sports by storm. Pickleball participation has grown by 311% over the last three years. It seems like every tennis court I drive by has been taken over by “picklers.” In fact, Novak Djokovic, former world’s number one tennis player, said, “tennis has become an endangered sport” because of pickleball’s ascension.I persona...  Read More

In 360 BC, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote a story about an ancient city that he said existed 9000 years before his time. In the city there were divine beings, beautiful architecture and immeasurable wealth. One day there was an earthquake. The city fell into the sea and was never seen again. And in the 2,300 years since Plato wrote that story, people have been searching for the lost city of Atl...  Read More

While cleaning my office, I found a book about George Whitefield that both inspired and overwhelmed me. His impact was staggering — preaching to millions and helping ignite the Great Awakening — and I couldn’t help but feel small in comparison. But God gently reminded me: “You’re not Whitefield. You’re Adrian Bucur, and I’ve given you a unique calling — now begin to begin.”  Read More

Have you ever felt like you were out of options—like all hope was lost? In life’s darkest moments, when prayers seem unanswered and despair begins to whisper defeat, it’s easy to believe the story is over. But what if it’s not? In this powerful reflection, Pastor Adrian reminds us that even when it feels like “Checkmate,” the King still has one more move. Anchored in the promises of Hebrews and inspired by a striking painting, this message offers a timely reminder: God is never out of moves, and His hope is never out of reach.  Read More

Hello Friends, I was really blessed by this devotion from Charles Spurgeon this morning. It's amazing to think that the perfect key to whatever we need in life is available to us from God through Christ Jesus. Spurgeon writes:"You have lost the key of a chest, and after trying all the keys you possess you are obliged to send out for a smith. The tradesman comes with a huge bunch of keys of all sor...  Read More