Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Check Yourself First
Luke 6:37-42 – Jesus warned against hypocritical judgment. If you want to help others see clearly, you must first deal with your own blind spots.
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Inheritance
After generations of promise and years of wandering, God’s people finally received what He had prepared for them. But stepping into the promise required a daily choice to remain faithful to the God who brought them there.
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Why We Don’t Fast
Fasting is not an unknown spiritual discipline in Scripture, yet it is one of the least practiced in the church. In this episode, we uncover why we avoid fasting and what that resistance reveals about what’s really controlling our lives.
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The Sunday After Easter
Easter works not just because of the calendar, but because the church becomes more prayerful, intentional, and focused on reaching people. There is no reason that same kind of movement cannot happen every Sunday if we choose to show up the same way.
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Jesus Loves Us to Death
Luke 6:27-36 – Jesus commanded us to love our enemies and proved it on the cross. To follow Him means to love as He did, even when it costs everything.
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Foundation 100
Ready for a comprehensive foundation in God’s Word? The Foundation 100 brings together one hundred carefully selected passages that span the storyline of Scripture, strengthen your understanding of God, the gospel, and the Christian life, and provide a lifelong reservoir of truth to guide, encourage, and equip you.
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From Death to Done
Romans 6:1-4 – Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers are dead to sin and raised to life. His grace is not permission to keep sinning but power to walk away from it and live differently.
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The Three Things I Do Every Morning
Everyone says you need a quiet time, but few people show you what that actually looks like. In this episode, I walk through exactly what I do every morning to stay consistent in the Word, prayer, and Scripture memory, and how you can build a plan that actually works.
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Finish What You Started
Ministry often feels overwhelming not because there is too much to do, but because too much has been left unfinished. Faithful leaders bring clarity, build trust, and move the mission forward by finishing what they have already started.
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Luke: To Seek and to Save
Luke was transformed by receiving the gospel, and he labored diligently to communicate Jesus Christ’s life and lessons. As we study his account, we will discover how Jesus came to seek and to save.
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Peace in the Middle of the Storm
Everything around you can be chaotic, but peace doesn’t have to be. When the Holy Spirit takes root in your life, He gives you calm that circumstances can’t control.
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Luke (Series Overview)
We are beginning a 2.5 year journey through the Gospel of Luke! There’s nothing like slowing down and walking through the life and ministry of Jesus.
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Like God, But Not Exactly
We were made in the image of God, but never meant to replace Him. When we recognize both the dignity of our design and the limits of our humanity, we learn why God has given us not only Himself but also the gift of one another.
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Joy That Holds You When Life Shakes You
Most people chase happiness, but joy runs deeper. It’s possible to have a steady joy even when life falls apart because the Holy Spirit gives what circumstances can’t touch.
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The Kind of Love That Actually Costs Something
We talk about love all the time, but most of what we call love is actually about getting, not giving. Real love, the kind that changes people, isn’t based on feelings, but on sacrifice.
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When Anxiety Overwhelms You
Anxiety visits every one of us, but Jesus shows us how to face it without being consumed by it. When distress overwhelms, peace is found not in escape but in drawing near to God and godly friends who help us stand firm.
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Sending Isn’t Safe
When Paul described the Macedonian believers’ radical generosity, he revealed that obedience to Christ often comes with a cost. The gospel advances not through comfort but through churches willing to risk, release, and recommission for the sake of others.
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How to Stop Babbling in Prayer
Prayer doesn’t have to sound impressive to be effective. When we stop babbling empty words and start speaking honestly to our Father, our prayers become what He always intended.
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The Story of the Bible
While many know isolated events described within the pages of the Bible, few understand the grand narrative of God’s overarching plan. Discover that truth has a unifying story centered upon Jesus Christ.
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Leading with Humility
The world characterizes leaders as those who have achieved so much that others serve them; the Word surprisingly teaches that the best leaders are the humblest of servants. Humility distinguishes authentic leadership.
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What Will Keep Our Church Off Mission
We desire to be more than a mission-minded church; we want to be a mission-guided church. If we are not careful, we will miss opportunities for missional endeavors because of dangerous distractions.
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Mission and World Religions
As we undertake the Great Commission, we will share the gospel with people firmly convinced of another religion’s claims. Discover the differences between the major world religions and how the Word interacts with them.
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Missiology of Western Culture
We often strategize ways to impact international fields with the gospel, but Western culture is also in great need. Understanding this mission field is necessary as we seek to engage the people around us.
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It’s Sunday (But Monday’s Coming)
Many ministry leaders know how to operate intentionally on Sundays but fail to capture the rest of the week’s potential. Be the most effective and efficient version of yourself for the sake of God’s Kingdom.
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Holistic Mission
Throughout the years, Christianity has struggled to maintain the proper balance of sharing both the gospel and compassion. As followers of Jesus, we are called to display His kindness in both word and deed.
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Survey of the Global Church
We misreport history and misrepresent reality when we consider Christianity a Western religion. The Church is a worldwide phenomenon with trends that will surprise the observant.
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Digital Distractions
The tyranny of technology is damaging our souls significantly. We cannot be devoted to the most important things because we live in states of distraction.
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Identity Crisis
Each of us must decide how we will determine the identity of God and ourselves. With many options out there, on what foundation will you stand?
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Digital Dangers
Technological developments encourage advancement or expose depravity. Acknowledge the digital dangers and resolve to alter your habits so you can be as closely aligned with God as possible.
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Counting the Cost of Discipleship
Being a disciple of Jesus is more than adherence to a set of beliefs or acceptance to a momentary call; following Christ in this world changes everything. To say “yes” to Him might mean saying “no” to other things that we love.
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Treating Prayer Like Your Phone
Our phones give us constant access to anyone or anything at any time, and they often distract us from the people around us. We are so prone to checking our phones throughout the day, but what if we treated the opportunity of prayer like that?
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What to Do with That Selfish Person in Your Life
We all know the cringeworthy moments that can happen when a selfish person lacks self-awareness and says and does things that cause others pain. It is difficult to know how to help them redirect their attention away from themselves, but we must try.
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How to Avoid Youthful Passions
At some point, we will all realize that we have never graduated from the childish way of thinking, that we ought to have what we want and ought to have it right now. This quest for immediate gratification is not from Christ and must be combatted in our lives.
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“You Be You” Is Horrible Advice
We live in a world that encourages you to be you; the phrase implies that you should just live however you want. In all honesty, I can’t think of a more dangerous set of instructions to incorporate as you try to succeed at what God has called you to do.
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The Global Mission Starts with Individual Evangelism
When we often think about the task of global missions, we can easily be overwhelmed by the great scope of work required. This worldwide task must begin much smaller with individual disciples taking personal responsibility for the work.
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Reliable Connections & Directions
It’s great to have a personal desire to follow Jesus on the second mile but to do so successfully, you need some people around you heading down the same path. We need friendships that encourage our discipleship.
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The Next Right Thing
Each of us lives with regrets from previous mistakes, but we can become dangerously apathetic and immobile afterward. Even if you recently messed up and are suffering from its consequences, do what you can while you can.
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Intentional Staff Meetings
Many employees believe in a cause but get discouraged in the process when working with a directionless leader and misaligned coworkers. With a few adjustments, you can experience significant changes by coordinated efforts.
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Recovering After Failure
It may not sound encouraging to anticipate failure as we follow Jesus, but none of us will always get it right. We should not wonder if we will fail, but we should consider how Jesus desires us to respond when the unavoidable happens.
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Suffering Is Short-Lived
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.
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I Don’t Belong Here
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.
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The Two Simple Points of Life
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.
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Aging Well
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.
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Don’t Do Stupid Stuff
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.
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Don’t Die Before Living
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.
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When Life’s Not Fair
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.
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Life Doesn’t Have to Be That Complicated
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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The Danger of Discontentment
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 – Without contentment, we will protect our possessions with unhealthy perspectives. The treasures of this life are gifts from God as long as they don’t replace Him.
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Ambitiously Rich and Relationally Poor
Ecclesiastes 4:4-5:7 – You can have all this world has to offer and no one to share it with due to how you align your priorities. Ensure your life has the margin to grow relationally with God and others.