Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Unshaken by Storms
Luke 6:46-49 – Jesus compared obedience to building on solid rock. Hearing without doing is self-deception, but obedience provides shelter when storms come.
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Monarchy
Israel rejected God’s direct rule and sought a human king, but even the best leaders proved insufficient to meet their deepest need. Through David’s reign, we see both the limits of human authority and a preview of the greater King who would extend grace and restore the undeserving.
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What Fasting Does in You
Fasting doesn’t just change what you eat; it reveals what controls you and reshapes what you desire. In this episode, we explore what happens inside you when you fast and how it can become a powerful tool for spiritual growth.
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Forecast What’s Next
Ministry becomes stressful not because of what happens, but because of what was not prepared for. Faithful leaders look ahead, plan with others, and communicate early so the team can move forward with clarity instead of reacting in chaos.
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Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic literature often feels confusing or frightening, filled with symbols, beasts, numbers, and cosmic imagery. Yet its purpose is not to terrify God’s people or hide truth from them, but to strengthen faith by revealing that God reigns even when circumstances look chaotic.
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Fruit Follows Roots
Luke 6:43-45 – Our words and actions always reveal the heart. Bad roots produce bad fruit, but when the heart is changed, the harvest is too.
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What Fasting Actually Is
Fasting is often misunderstood, misused, or completely ignored, but Scripture presents it as a normal part of following God. In this episode, we define what fasting actually is and how it shifts your focus from physical cravings to spiritual dependence.
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Follow Up with People
Ministry is not just about meaningful moments, but what happens after them. Consistent follow-up builds trust and shows people they are truly seen, not just briefly served.
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Faithfulness That Stays When Others Walk Away
People are quick to make promises, but slow to keep them. Faithfulness is rare, but it’s exactly what the Holy Spirit builds in us when we stay rooted in God.
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It’s the Most Wearisome Time of the Year
Christmas is called the most wonderful time of the year, yet many of us feel more worn out than lifted up. Here is how the Savior meets weary people with real rest.
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Don’t Mail Ministry In
It is possible to serve God with your hands while your heart drifts into autopilot. Before you mail ministry in, take a moment to remember why faithfulness still matters.
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Kindness in a Culture of Cruelty
Kindness isn’t just about being nice; it’s about being intentional. The Holy Spirit grows kindness in us so that our lives can reflect the compassion of Christ in practical ways.
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Christmas Is Good News
A woman who fled religious oppression was shocked to find that Christmas in America often feels anything but peaceful. Her honest question leads us back to what the angels actually announced, and why it still changes everything.
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Bad Covers of Christianity
Pastor Travis Agnew shares how his heart for discipleship began, and why so many believers in the Bible Belt have been evangelized but never discipled. He explains why conversion isn’t the finish line, how evangelism and discipleship work together, and what’s fueling today’s distorted versions of Christianity.
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When God Orchestrates the Ordinary
When God interrupts what feels ordinary, He often reveals a far greater plan unfolding behind the scenes. Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story reminds us that what seems routine or delayed is actually being orchestrated by a God who is working in every detail.
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Patience in a Culture of Hurry
Waiting isn’t easy, but it’s often where God does His deepest work. The Holy Spirit grows patience in us when we stop demanding perfect timing and start trusting perfect wisdom.
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Bringing Jesus to Thanksgiving
Even in a mixed-belief family gathering, you can honor Jesus at Thanksgiving without creating tension or forcing conversations. With a few intentional choices, you can quietly point people to Christ through your words, your actions, and your presence.
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Luke: Preparation (Part 1)
Before Jesus ever preached or performed a miracle, God was already preparing the world for His arrival. The opening chapters of Luke show how God works through ordinary lives and sacred moments to ready our hearts to encounter Christ today.
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Prayer and Evangelism
Prayer ought to be a vital component to anyone’s evangelism efforts. We don’t desire to trust in our abilities but seek to align, through prayer, with the One who cares for others more than we do.
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Motivations for Evangelism
As Christians, we are called to evangelism. But why should we be motivated to do so? The more we understand Christ’s love for us, the more we will want to share it with others.
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Foundations of Evangelism
The task of evangelism is an expectation of all followers of Jesus, but few of us feel comfortable in undertaking it. We must understand the foundation of evangelism if we are to prioritize it in our lives.
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Leading Like Jesus
Jesus single-handedly altered the course of history and is the most influential person who ever lived. As a homeless teacher, His ministry emerged from obscurity to a worldwide impact based on uncommon humility and power.
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Leading Through Conflicts
Leaders will experience no shortage of conflicts when they try to make a difference. It’s not a matter of if crises will come but how we will respond when we encounter them.
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Leading in Ministry
Ambitious yet isolated individuals will not advance Kingdom work. Jesus’ plan to reach the world hinges on our ability to pass lessons and provide opportunities to those behind us.
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Leading Through Weakness
We can easily miss leadership opportunities due to perceived inabilities. We must maintain that conviction that God will give us what we need to accomplish what He has called us to do.
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Leading By Example
A position may grant you the right to give orders, but a true leader is one who diligently works alongside others. Your example lived in front of others will be the most remarkable leadership lesson you could ever teach.
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Leading with Faithfulness in a Fallen World
The dismal state of the world can cause a leader to question if positive change is even possible. We must lead with integrity and intentionality no matter how dark this culture becomes.
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Leading Through Failures
Failures will either sideline us from future usefulness or motivate us for current development. We will make mistakes, but we don’t have to let them define us.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Small Group
We need more than just a class to attend and record our attendance. We need people to encourage our spiritual growth.
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The Secret to Evangelism
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?
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Common Traits of an Affair
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.
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Having Too Much and Giving Too Little
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.
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Unpopular Christianity
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.
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Teach Us to Pray
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.
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Don’t Belittle Teenage Disciples
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.
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The Atrocity of Selfish Christianity
If you listen to the way many Christians talk today, we sound so different from the way Jesus expected us to live and serve others. Instead of making it about Him and others, we make it all about becoming as comfortable as possible.
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Beware the Traps of Sin
There are traps of sin that all of us can fall into because we are humans with desires of the flesh, but there are traps of sin that are very effective on you personally. If you want to follow Jesus in obedience, you must beware those traps.
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How to Know If You Love Money Too Much
Money is a gift from God, but if it is not kept in the right position, it will take the place of God in our lives. In our society that treasures the riches of this world in an unhealthy way, disciples of Jesus must refocus their values.
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Who Your Spouse Needs You to Be
1 Peter 3:1-7 – When marital expectations are unmet, we often blame our spouses instead of looking to ourselves for any needed changes. Discover who your spouse needs you to be and make any adjustments necessary for a healthier marriage.
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Jesus and Our Jobs
1 Peter 2:18-25 – Our jobs will be difficult, but we don’t have to make them extra complex by misaligned behavior. Look to Christ as the guide for responding to challenging work environments.
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Government and God’s People
1 Peter 2:13-17 – No matter how a government treats Christians, Scripture commands us to respond in God-honoring ways. God has made His will very clear regarding how we should respond to civil authorities.
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Another Day, Another Opportunity
Proverbs 3:21-28 — Even in a storm’s aftermath, if we’ve been given another day, we’ve also been offered another opportunity. We must prioritize remembering God for His faithfulness and our neighbors for their needs.
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Don’t Be a Hypocrite
1 Peter 2:11-12 – If this world is not our home, we cannot give ourselves to every available temptation. The war against hypocrisy is important so that we don’t hinder others from seeing Jesus.
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Why the Church Is Still Essential
1 Peter 2:4-10 – Our culture recently debated whether a church’s services should be deemed essential during times of emergency. We realize a church’s necessity through the Scripture and our experiences.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Spiritual Growth
1 Peter 2:1-3 – To see consistent spiritual growth, we must be careful to avoid interpersonal drama and pursue biblical truth. A failure to do either will cause spiritual stagnation.
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To Seek and to Save
A corrupt man named Zaccheus was curious about Jesus, yet he didn’t know that Jesus was seeking him. It is incredible to realize that Jesus is not only willing to know us, but He is also eager to do so.
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God Expects Holiness
1 Peter 1:13-21 – Since the gospel has transformed us, our lifestyles should alter significantly. God’s perfect holiness empowers and expects our personal holiness.
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All of the Bible Points to Jesus
1 Peter 1:10-12 – Peter realized that Jesus fulfilled all Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah. Looking back over the Scriptures, we realize that the gospel was always God’s original plan.