Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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The Unique Contributions of Luke’s Gospel
The Gospel of Luke preserves several stories about Jesus that do not appear in the other Gospels, including the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, Zacchaeus, and the repentant thief on the cross. These unique moments reveal the heart of Christ, showing a Savior who welcomes outsiders, forgives sinners, and brings grace to those the world…
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Hide God’s Word in Your Heart
God never intended His Word to simply sit on a shelf; He intended it to dwell inside His people. In this episode we explore why Scripture memorization matters and how God uses hidden truth to transform our thinking, strengthen our resistance to sin, and prepare us for the moments when truth is needed most.
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Coaching Intentionally
Church leaders are not called to do all the ministry themselves, but to equip others to do it well (Ephesians 4:12). Coaching people through the work may take more time now, but it multiplies ministry and strengthens the church for the future.
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Law
God’s Law often feels unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or unusable to modern readers, not because it is unclear, but because it comes from a different covenantal and cultural world. When read in context, the Law stops sounding arbitrary and continues to reveal God’s character, purposes, and care for His people.
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The Flawed Followers of Jesus
Luke 5:27-32 – Jesus called Levi in the middle of his sin, not after it. He isn’t waiting for you to fix yourself before you follow Him.
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Why Most Christians Don’t Memorize Scripture
Most Christians value the Bible, but very few have actually stored it in their hearts. In this episode, we explore why Scripture memorization matters and why portable truth can transform the way you live, speak, and follow Christ.
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Multiply Deliberately
Healthy ministry does not stop with your growth; it multiplies through others. When you intentionally develop and entrust others, you build a ministry that is sustainable, faithful, and bigger than yourself.
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The Story of the Bible (Confluence 2025)
Confluence 2025 was an opportunity for Georgia college students to go through the Story of the Bible in one weekend. The point of the Bible and our lives is Jesus.
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Why Teenagers Can’t Sit on the Sidelines
Being young isn’t an excuse to sit back and wait; God has always used biblical examples to show that age is no barrier to His purposes. Jesus isn’t expecting you to grow up before He will send you out.
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How to Face Your Own Dilemmas Like You’d Advise a Friend
Life is full of dilemmas that feel complicated and overwhelming. But what if the best way forward is simply to treat your situation the way you’d counsel a close friend?
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Nobody Wants to Be “That Guy/That Girl” at Work
Nobody wants to be “that guy” at work—the one who drains the room and makes everyone walk on eggshells. You can choose a better path by bringing humility, encouragement, and peace so your presence lightens the load instead of adding to it.
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Stop Hiding Behind “Judge Not”
“Judge not” is one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. Jesus never forbade judgment—He forbade hypocrisy—and He calls us to lovingly help one another deal with sin for the glory of God.
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PIC Check for a Church Staff
Serving on a church staff isn’t just about what you do but also how you do it and who you do it with. Proficiency, integrity, and chemistry are three essentials every ministry worker must cultivate for the glory of God and the good of His people.
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Preaching Through Luke
We’ve developed a 2.5-year preaching plan through the Gospel of Luke called To Seek and to Save, shaped by prayer and collaboration with our staff. We begin in November 2025, but I’m sharing the outline as a resource in case it helps another pastor break down Luke for their own church.
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Spiritual Sabotage: When Your Friends Hold You Back
Think your friends aren’t affecting your faith? The people closest to you may be the biggest reason you’re stuck spiritually—and here’s how to fix it.
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Evangelism & Discipleship: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Evangelism and discipleship aren’t two separate missions but one seamless calling. Evangelism introduces people to Jesus, and discipleship teaches them to walk with Him—together fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
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Let No Misalignment Separate
Is your marriage drifting and you don’t even realize it? Discover the one shift that could realign your relationship and save your future.
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How Do We Reconcile God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Responsibility?
Many people have attempted to reconcile God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility, but the Bible never claims them to be at odds with one another. Discover the biblical approach for salvation regarding God’s part and our involvement.
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How Are We Saved?
Salvation is a major tenet of Christianity while many aspects of it are debated within the Church. Without a biblical description of our salvation, we are in danger of sharing a faith of which we do not understand.
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How Is the Church Divided Over the Holy Spirit?
While Scripture is clear on the work of the Holy Spirit, Christians have debated specific roles based on assumptions or experiences. We must be careful not to alter His role to fit our expectations.
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Who Is the Holy Spirit?
The role of the Holy Spirit is essential in the life of the Christian, yet we often neglect Him to our detriment. Once we know who the Holy Spirit is, we will better understand the power He brings into our lives.
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Introduction to Systematic Theology II
The study of God is the essential discipline to get accurate during our lifetimes. This course will study four significant doctrines: pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.
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The Church and the LGBTQ+ Community
As our society continually explores and emphasizes sexual variations, the Church must consider staying faithful to God’s Word while remaining loving to all people. As representatives of Jesus, we must display grace and truth to our closest relationships and the culture at large.
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Securing the Church
With the rise of gun violence and sexual abuse cases, it is important to know what we do as a church for precautionary measures. While no steps can guarantee the avoidance of such a tragedy, we seek to be diligent to minimize the possibilities.
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The State of the Southern Baptist Convention (2022)
The Southern Baptist Convention is a fellowship of over 47,000 Baptist churches scattered across the United States and its territories. With growing concerns at the national level, it is important for our church to consistently evaluate our ongoing involvement with this group for the sake of the Great Commission.
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Identifiable Progression
If we are to obey the message of Jesus, complete discipleship of the whole person is our mandate. By identifying any needed areas and establishing a specific plan, you can make continual and substantial progress in the things that matter most.
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Strategic Formation
No more happenstance growth, we must be intentional to experience strategic formation in our discipleship. Let your spiritually frustrated fatigue launch you out of complacency and into maturity.
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Needing Scripture & Distrusting Ourselves
Each of us cannot be left to our personal wisdom to determine the decisions we ought to make. We require a truth that is more trustworthy than our fickle feelings and reactionary responses.
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Devoted to Scripture
You’ve heard people say that you need to read the Bible, but what if you can’t stand reading? You’ve got to retrain your mind regarding the Bible.
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Rethinking Bible Plans
We often encourage people to read God’s Word daily, but we rarely provide people with assistance so they can experience success. As you think about your personal time in the Word, do you have a plan that will help you grow in your personal discipleship?
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Rethinking Women’s Ministry
Women face unique challenges in our culture. The call of the Word contradicts the claims of the world. The Bible provides clear guidance for how to transform an individual life, a group of friends, or even a church’s ministry geared toward raising godly women.
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Rethinking Men’s Ministry
The Word calls men to be bold leaders for the Kingdom of God, but the world calls men to be passive followers for the kingdom of self. Our churches cannot continue to allow the slide for men to progress.
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Pursuing Alignment
In the midst of many opportunities for spiritual growth, we can lack a needed sense of alignment. What if we are guilty of widespread efforts that only provide shallow understanding? Focus might be the component we’ve been missing.
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Peaceful Family Gatherings
Regardless of your specific traditions, Thanksgiving week is often characterized by food, family, and football, but for many of us, it’s also known for frustration. It’s time to go the second mile in having peaceful family gatherings.
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Intentional Encouragement
While we all need to be encouraged, we all don’t need to be encouraged in the same way. Depending upon how we are wired and what is happening, we need something different from those around us.
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Our Children’s Biggest Problem
Children in today’s culture have numerous forms of opposition against them. But out of all the sources of stress, sometimes it is their parents who should provide support and actually create more issues.
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Filtering Criticism
You cannot avoid criticism in this life. Even if you seek to follow Jesus well, people will have issues with you and discuss it with others or confront you.
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Experiencing Abundant Peace
Psalm 119:161-176 – We cannot avoid trouble in this life, but we can experience abundant peace through every trial. Keep a diligent desire to follow God’s instructions through hard times so you can endure.
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Prioritizing Holy Habits
Psalm 119:145-160 – To maintain awareness of God’s presence, we must prioritize holy habits to reinforce that reality. Know God better through consistent time committed to spiritual disciplines.
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Rejecting Cultural Compromise
Psalm 119:113-128 – Our world is rampant with people who not only defy God’s Word but persecute anyone who seeks to do the opposite. We cannot compromise commandments to be accepted by our rebellious culture.
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Seeking Lifelong Discipleship
Psalm 119:97-112 – Just because someone is seasoned does not mean they are scriptural. We need personal commitment and committed disciple-makers to follow God’s ways for the long haul.
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Investigating Biblical Inerrancy
Psalm 119:81-96 – This culture seeks to lead us astray from God’s truth by planting doubt and distrust in our minds. The more we investigate Scripture, the more we find it trustworthy.
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Interpreting God-Given Afflictions
Psalm 119:65-80 – You can only say that God does all things well if you can accept that He does rightfully bring discipline into our lives. God can even use afflictions for our instruction.
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Befriending Faithful Companions
Psalm 119:49-64 – The company you keep will dramatically affect how well you follow biblical principles. Beware the wicked and befriend the wise.
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Avoiding Disgraceful Endings
Psalm 119:33-48 – If you desire to finish strong at the end of your life, it is necessary to apply God’s Word now. To avoid a disgraceful ending, diligently learn and relentlessly stay on the scriptural paths.
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Strengthening Weary Souls
Psalm 119:17-32 – We live in an increasingly strange world with combative critics and challenging circumstances. God has given us the Bible as an uplifting gift to strengthen our souls when we’re weary.
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Treasuring God’s Word
Psalm 119:1-16 – If you consider the Bible a hindrance from the life you desire, you will never value it accordingly. God’s Word is a blessing to apply and not a burden to avoid.