Suffering Is Short-Lived

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1 Peter 1:6-9 – No matter how challenging our circumstances may become, all of the suffering in this world is temporary. Once we understand its limit, we can better see God’s refining process.

Cautions for Single Parents

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Parenting with a spouse is challenging enough, but single parenting is an incredibly daunting task. Consider these warnings as you undertake this important calling for the sake of your children.

Count Me In

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Count Me In is a guide for students that helps them see Jesus’s display of discipleship through the Gospel of Luke. Written with Alex and Stephen Kendrick, I pray this book serves as a catalyst for teenagers to live a daring life as Jesus’ followers.

Counseling Steps

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As we help others in discipleship, some situations require additional guidance. That’s why we are committed to providing Christ-centered counseling to help people face life’s deep and difficult issues. 

I Don’t Belong Here

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1 Peter 1:1-5 – Peter addressed his fellow disciples as exiles with the reality that this world is not our home. Given that fact, our hope must be in something beyond this life.

1 Peter

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The Apostle Peter wrote to scattered disciples trying to survive in a world that contradicted Jesus’s ways. His instructions provide sanity for us as we live fully in a place where we don’t completely belong.

Let No Adultery Separate

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Adultery creates a type of pocket universe with two people living selfishly inside of it and disregarding the needs of those they have sworn to love. Flee from this sin as if your life depends on it because, in many ways, it does.

The Secret to Evangelism

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Most Christians admit that we are supposed to share the good news with others, but fear often paralyzes us from doing just that. Instead of remaining in guilt, what if there was a way for you to unlock your potential for sharing the gospel?

1 Peter (Series Overview)

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The Apostle Peter wrote to scattered disciples trying to survive in a world that contradicted Jesus’s ways. His instructions provide sanity for us as we live fully in a place where we don’t completely belong.

Discipleship Steps

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In order to follow the Lord, we must continually make progress in the areas that matter most. Consider how you are using the church’s opportunities for your sanctifying growth. 

The Two Simple Points of Life

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Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 – Through the meaningless troubles of life, we can find a clear purpose in Solomon’s final lesson. The purpose of life comes into focus when we do the two simple things prescribed.

Missionary On-Ramps

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We cannot stop taking the gospel until all have heard it. Any church strategy that does not have the nations as our goal is not a biblical one.

Don’t Stay Spiritually Immature

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All of us are not as spiritually mature as we desire to be, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay that way. You must decide if you will stay stuck or get intentional about the next ways you need to grow.

Common Traits of an Affair

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People typically don’t spend their wedding day planning on how they can have an affair in the near future, but that doesn’t stop the unfortunate sin from transpiring. With affairs, common traits are typically present and must be avoided.

Preparing End-of-Life Plans

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As we age, we must prepare our end-of-life plans so that our loved ones are not unfairly clueless or unnecessarily burdened. God’s Word gives us great insight regarding how we should make plans now for the inevitable to come.

Aging Well

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Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8 – We grow older daily, which positions us closer to our final day than ever before. Age well by presently preparing for your future state.

Having Too Much and Giving Too Little

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Having stuff isn’t sinful as long as it doesn’t have you, but we often feel like our worth is wrapped up in what we own. Instead of thinking about what we can give, we focus on what we can get and miss out on a better path.

Kid’s Ministry Considerations

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Churches must consider how to best structure environments so kids can learn to follow Jesus better. Consider how you structure your content and context as you minister to them.

Avoiding Adultery

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To partake in adultery is to seek temporal satisfaction while neglecting long-term consequences. Discover what God’s Word says about this sin and how to avoid it.

Don’t Do Stupid Stuff

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Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:20 – While limited to how much wisdom we can possess, we should use well what insight God grants us. God’s wisdom can help us avoid doing stupid stuff that causes pain to ourselves and others.

Unpopular Christianity

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Jesus spoke of His way being a narrow path that few find themselves upon, and our world is full of people who create their own paths of distorted Christianity. If the religious way is popular, it’s probably not the Jesus way.

Next Steps with a Church

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Since discipleship is a journey, we all have the next steps to take, but they are all different from one another. We want to provide a simple way to help others navigate their movement forward. 

Diminishing Distractions

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Technological devices are one of the most successful tools for endangering and distracting us. Determine your convictions before the culture standardizes your practices. 

Don’t Die Before Living

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Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 – None of us can escape that our lives will end, but we can do something about how we take advantage of the opportunities given. Don’t overlook God’s gifts along the way.

The Bible’s Heroes Aren’t Role Models

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The Bible tells amazing accounts of how ordinary people did extraordinary things, but it also informs us of their struggles. While these men and women weren’t perfect, they looked to another who provided the strength we all needed.

Teach Us to Pray

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Prayer is not an emergency hotline only to dial when we get in trouble; it is an ongoing connection with our Father so we can stay in step with His Son. If we want to learn how to pray well, we best go learn from Jesus.

Addressing Anxiety

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Everyone suffers from some level of anxiety in their lives. Discover what Scripture clarifies to address our feelings when we are overwhelmed.

When Life’s Not Fair

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Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 – When we see the ungodly flourish and the godly struggle, we might question God’s standard of fairness. Part of trusting God is acknowledging that we may not understand why certain things happen.

Fuge 2024 Recap (Ridgecrest Week 5)

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The theme for Fuge 2024 was “Revival Generation.” My hope and prayer is that this generation of students will experience a great spiritual awakening in these days.

Don’t Belittle Teenage Disciples

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Teenagers get a bad rap in our society for being self-absorbed, technologically fixated, and unwillingly sacrificial. In our churches, we must not expect less from our students who desire to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Parenting Prodigals

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It can be disheartening for parents who seek to raise their children in the ways of the Lord to see them turn from it. Learn these biblical principles to reach your children if they drift away.

Life Doesn’t Have to Be That Complicated

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Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 – We often complicate our lives by making unwise choices. This world promises us trouble, but we don’t have to add more to it by refusing to live according to God’s ways.

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