Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Focused Staff Meetings
Focused staff meetings protect the mission by turning shared time into shared clarity instead of wasted energy. When leaders come prepared, stay engaged, and communicate clearly, meetings move the ministry forward rather than slowing it down.
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Foundation 50
Memorize fifty foundational verses that provide a solid understanding of God, His Word, the gospel, and the Christian life. These carefully selected passages will equip you to know Scripture more deeply and live it more faithfully.
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Translation
The Bible has traveled across centuries, cultures, and languages, yet God has preserved His Word so it can still be understood today. Learning how translation works helps us read Scripture with confidence rather than confusion, and with depth rather than assumption.
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Here Goes Everything
Luke 4:14-30 – Jesus announced His mission in His hometown, and the world was never the same. Following Him means saying yes to everything He came to do.
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Bible Consistency Over Intensity
Scripture meditation produces real fruit, but only when it becomes a sustainable habit. In this episode, we explore what the Word actually does in a believer’s life and how to structure Scripture intake so you do not quit when motivation fades.
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Plan the Week Well
Sunday reveals what matters, but Monday determines whether it will be addressed. Thoughtful planning turns Sunday insight into intentional care instead of a reactive, rushed week.
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How to Stand When Tempted
Luke 4:1-13 – Jesus resisted the enemy with God’s Word. Because He stood firm in our place, we can stand strong by rooting ourselves in Scripture before the battle begins.
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Orientation
Reading the Bible as one unified story brings clarity where there was confusion and purpose where there was frustration. When God’s redemptive plan comes into focus, Scripture stops feeling scattered and starts shaping how we read, believe, and live.
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What God Knows vs. What People See
Worship leaders must align their public reputation with their private character, striving for holiness beyond the stage. If who people think you are doesn’t match who God knows you are, you’re not leading with integrity—you’re just performing.
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Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be Tied Down
One Fourth of July at a friend’s house, I tied a rope to a bottle rocket and staked it to the ground—just to see what would happen. It turns out, trying to control something meant to launch is a great way to get burned.
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Margin (Not a Monument)
Rocky Creek isn’t building for comfort—we’re making room for people to encounter Jesus. As we launch the M2 initiative, we’re choosing to move forward with faith that is cautious but not timid.
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Don’t Settle for a Mint When You Need a Meal
You’re growing up—but are you growing deeper? Discover the one habit that could change your life more than any growth spurt ever could.
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Ridgecrest Fuge 2025 (Into the Light)
This week at FUGE Ridgecrest, we witnessed students encounter Jesus in real, personal ways. From deep conversations to bold decisions, God moved—and we’re not going home the same.
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Waiting Well
Waiting on God isn’t passive; it’s an act of faith. If you’re stuck in a season of delay or uncertainty, you’re not alone. Scripture is full of people who waited—and saw God’s faithfulness on the other side.
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Both/And (Our Vision to Mobilize & Maximize)
Our church’s Mobilize and Maximize vision is not about choosing between expanding our campus or planting churches—it’s about doing both. As we grow at home and help plant and replant other churches, we’re committed to reaching more people through a unified, multiplying effort.
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Let Nothing Separate
Think your marriage is too far gone? Here’s why the God who created it can still save it—no matter what’s happened.
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The Day I Defended a Doctorate with a Concussion
On the day of my doctoral defense, a car accident and a likely concussion nearly derailed everything—but I still showed up by God’s grace. What followed was a story of assisted perseverance, unexpected recognition, and how God can use even the strangest moments for His purpose.
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When Faith Gets Personal
What happens when faith stops being borrowed and starts becoming personal? Discover how your story can be the spark that leads someone else into the light.
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How Should We Interpret the Epistles?
Epistles are letters written for specific purposes. It is essential to determine who wrote the letter, who received it, and why it was sent.
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How Should We Interpret the Gospels?
The four Gospels all tell the story of Jesus but are delivered to different audiences from different perspectives. To understand the truth contained fully within them, we must understand the context in which they were written.
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The State of the Southern Baptist Convention
Our church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention for the sake of fulfilling the Great Commission. With increasing conflicts within the denomination, we must clarify our church’s roles and responsibilities due to this connection.
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How Should We Interpret Prophecy?
The Old Testament prophets spoke a specific message to a particular people. We can safely unpack the timeless truth and correctly interpret it for our situations with proper hermeneutical guidelines.
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How Should We Interpret Wisdom Literature?
Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament is that portion of Scripture that helps us understand how to apply God’s wisdom in our lives. It makes sense to reason that if the LORD created the world, He knows the best way to navigate through it.
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How Should We Interpret the Law?
In the opening books in the Bible, God establishes the Law upon which the Israelites were expected to live. As New Testament disciples, we must use careful interpretative guidelines as we study and apply this portion of Scripture.
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How Should We Interpret Historical Narratives?
Narrative is the literary genre that communicates through story form. Within the Bible, narratives intend to teach truth through what has happened to highlighted individuals.
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What Are Literary Genres in the Bible?
The Bible is one book made up of 66 smaller books with distinct genres differing from each other. To interpret the Bible accurately, we must understand the nature of genres and how the Bible is organized.
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What Role Does Context Play in the Bible?
Even without acknowledging it, we project our context upon Scripture in order for it to say what we want it to say. As we study Scripture, we must filter the reader’s context through the knowledge of the author’s context.
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Who Determines the Meaning of Scripture?
A study of Scripture lacking thorough interpretative guidelines can lead to inaccurate beliefs. The foundational task of hermeneutics is deciding who determines the meaning of Scripture.
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Simplified Steps
If we want our lives to inspire others, we not only need to provide motivation but also clarification. We must learn to teach others simply so that they know what needs to be done next, among a host of options.
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Earnest Excellence
If we do something well, we ought to do it not to be flashy, but because we want to be faithful to whatever God has called us to do. We are working for Jesus on behalf of the people for whom He died, so we should give our absolute best.
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Multiplication Mindset
To be a disciple of Jesus Christ implies that you ought to be thinking of how your life can impact others. We must have a next man and next woman up type of mentality.
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Approachable Attitudes
It’s hard to help others out in life if you give off an aura that you don’t want to be bothered by them. Christians ought to have the most open-hearted attitude toward others.
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Scriptural Standard
If you desire to live life according to Jesus, you can’t ignore His book. The Bible has to be more than an honorable mention in your life to be a disciple of Jesus. All of your beliefs and behaviors must originate from the instructions in the Bible.
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Intentional Daily Plans
If you have ever wanted to simplify your organization but are unsure of where to start, I want to help. It’s a biblical ambition to live your life wisely, but we all need practical help to know where to start. Maybe these considerations can encourage change.
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Developing Godly Ambition
While we have plenty of examples of ambitious people eager to succeed for all the wrong reasons, that shouldn’t discourage you from being ambitious for godly motivations. Desiring to make your life count for God is as noble a motivator as possible.
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Reorganizing Your Life
If you are like me, there are days when I feel like my life is spinning out of control. There are so many expectations, and I sometimes struggle to do the bare minimum, let alone what I desire to get to do. If you feel like me, decide to make some changes.
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Preparing for Easter
As much of the world pauses this week to remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate His resurrection from the tomb, have you ever considered how to best prepare? Following these simple steps can help you grow and reach others this week.
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Offering Personal Stories
You remember that situation you never thought you would survive? Well, you did. You are still standing today. And part of that reasoning is so you can help others who have fallen down in similar situations.
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Imitate Their Faith
Hebrews 13:7 – Successful discipleship hinges upon accessible and imitable mentors. Many of us never reach our full spiritual potential because we overlook our need for those farther down the path.
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One Choice
Luke 23:39-43 – On the cross, two men surrounded Jesus – one desired release and the other redemption. Students must examine to see the validity of their faith as well.
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Revering God and Respecting Others
Exodus 20:18-21:32 – After the Ten Commandments, God provided Moses with additional instructions that seemed varied and extensive. At the heart of these commandments, we understand that God is expounding on how we fulfill the first ten in our respect for Him and others.
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Practicing Contentment
Exodus 20:17 – The tenth commandment cautioned against coveting anything that belongs to someone else. We cannot practice contentment if we constantly compare what God has provided us with what we see adorning others.
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Upholding Honesty
Exodus 20:16 – The ninth commandment prohibited the people from bearing false witness against each other. God is truth, and His people should be known for being truth-tellers.
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Safeguarding Possessions
Exodus 20:15 – The eighth commandment discouraged the practice of stealing. If we trust God for what we need and work diligently to provide for those around us, we will never need to take what belongs to another.
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Cherishing Marriage
Exodus 20:14 – The seventh commandment warned the people against breaking marriage vows and entangling themselves in forbidden relationships. To avoid adultery, we must cherish marriage.
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Protecting Life
Exodus 20:13 – The sixth commandment forbids the taking of innocent life. As people distinguished by the image of God, we must respect and protect that same image in any and every life we encounter.
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Honoring Parents
Exodus 20:12 – The fifth commandment instructs all people, regardless of age, to honor their parents. God has created the family structure to be a training ground for how we embody care and respect authority.
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Keep God’s Day Holy
Exodus 20:8-11 – The fourth commandment standardized a week by six days to work and one day to rest. Keeping the Sabbath day holy is about ordering our time to remember who we are not.