Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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He Will Save His People
Jesus’ resolve to save His people started by becoming one of them. While we deserved condemnation for our sins, Jesus desired to invade human history at a pivotal time to save those who could not save themselves.
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The Home & Church Conference
The Home & Church Conference is a weekend that will transform our priorities. It is a unique opportunity for leaders within both environments to learn, grow, and consider how to give our best efforts to reach and disciple the young lives around us.
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Having Friends Again
In our younger years, we obsess greatly about who we consider our best friends, yet we become more relationally isolated as we age. Many of us miss a key aspect of life by failing to make and keep deep friendships.
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You Don’t Have to Prove What You Love
Love God and love others, and you don’t have to make sacrifices to prove it. Your life is proving it every single day.
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A Child Will Be Born
Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. Through these names, we realize that He provides us with wisdom, power, care, and stability.
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The Shepherding We Need
1 Peter 5:1-5 – God gathers His people together because He knows sheep need a shepherd. In His wisdom, He calls leaders to imitate the chief Shepherd so they can serve as examples to the entire flock.
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Entrust 2025
The Entrust Institute is where you can get seminary-level training in a ministry setting. We are hosting two courses in 2025: Ministry Matters and Divine Design.
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Fighting Unseen Battles
Whether or not we acknowledge it, many of our conflicts aren’t against physical powers but spiritual forces. As spiritual beings, we fight spiritual battles, but if we ignore the reality of them, we are probably losing ground all around us.
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God Is With Us
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. In the busyness of all the celebrations, we are in danger of missing the most crucial part—Jesus.
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Bible Translation Initiative
Without access to the Scriptures, a people group is significantly hindered from establishing healthy churches. We must prioritize getting all of the Bible into the hands of all people.
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The Potential Impact of Christian College Students
Christian college students have a unique opportunity to live for Jesus at that stage in life at a more intentional and intense pace than previously able. Many fail to thrive during those years, even though the potential is unlike any other time.
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Grow Up to Build Up
We often speak of the individualized side of following Jesus to warn others from a false belief of inheriting the benefits of another’s devotion, but we also miss something. One Christian’s growth should help build the rest of us up.
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The Overshadowed Church
Jesus didn’t die so that we can have real estate with steeples on top. He died so that we could be reconciled to God and restored to one another.
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What God Expects of Parents
Parents are overwhelmed with the expectations of their own and all those around them. But above what anyone else demands of you as a parent, have you ever considered what God expects?
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Prepared for a Wedding but Not a Marriage
So many engaged couples are prepared for a wedding but not a marriage. If you are considering marriage, you must prioritize preparing in a way that will keep you married.
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We Need Each Other
No matter how badly we’ve been hurt, we cannot escape our need for others. Relationships are challenging yet key for our survival.
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Selfish Worship
It’s problematic when even our motives for worshipping center on ourselves. Worshipers must realize that worship is ultimately not about them.
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Missions (Entrust Institute Course)
In this course, students are introduced to Christian Missions through a brief examination of biblical and theological foundations, historical missions, modern missionary practices, and the future of missions around the world.
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Exodus
In the Book of Exodus, we discover a relentless God who will do whatever it takes to redeem hopeless people in inescapable bondage. God delivers us so profoundly that we should devote our lives wholeheartedly to Him.
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My 2022 in 22 Pictures
How do you summarize a year in the life of an individual, family, and calling? I went through the archives and decided that the best way to do it was by sharing 22 pictures that best summarize what God did around me in 2022.
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The Great Omission
The Great Omission Matt. 28:16-20 After Jesus’ resurrection, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. Instead of committed disciples obeying the Great Commission, we can revert to becoming consumers who succumb to the great omission. The Kingdom is composed of disciples who have a commission to the world, a commitment…
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The Risen King & the Running Disciples
The Risen King & the Running Disciples Matt. 28:1-15 On Easter Sunday, the disciples eagerly shared the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. If Jesus has truly defeated sin and death, we should fervently run to the world in order to multiply disciples with the news of his salvation. The Empty Tomb (Matt. 28:1-7) The angel didn’t…
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When the Cherubim Laid Down His Sword
When the Cherubim Laid Down His Sword Matt. 27:45-54 Ever since sin entered the world, Mankind had been barred from reentering the presence of God. When Jesus died on the cross, the veil was torn and we were invited back to commune with God. The cherubim denied sinners’ access to the presence of God after…
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You Can’t Make It On Your Own
Colossians 4:7-18 You Can’t Make It On Your Own In Paul’s concluding remarks to the Colossians, he provides personal comments regarding specific ministry partners. Within these comments, Paul models the type of friends that a disciple will need to continue towards maturity. Why Mention These People? A commitment to Jesus is a commitment to His…
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Make the Most of Every Evangelistic Opportunity
Colossians 4:2-6 Make the Most of Every Evangelistic Opportunity Instead of waiting for unbelievers to come to the church, the church is meant to go to the unbelievers out in the world. By making the most of every evangelistic opportunity, disciples engage in Kingdom work by the way they pray, walk, and talk. Pray for…
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Disciples in the Workplace
Colossians 3:22-4:1 Disciples in the Workplace A disciple can never clock out of Kingdom work. Even in the workplace, Christian bosses and workers must display a different level of intentionality and productivity for the sake of discipleship. Instructions for Employees (Col. 3:22) Since you claim to follow a faithful Savior, be a faithful worker. Four…
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Disciples in the Home
Colossians 3:18-21 Disciples in the Home Authentic discipleship moves from the church and should eventually change the home. Disciples obey God’s commands for how families are to treat one another particularly in the relationship between husband and wife and between parent and child. Submissive Wives (Col. 3:18) Since men need significance, God calls wives to…
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Stand Firm
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Cor. 15:58 I had the privilege to preach for the DNOW event at Edwards Road Baptist Church this weekend. Thankful for…
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Seeking Heaven While Still on Earth
Colossians 3:1-11 Seeking Heaven While Still on Earth While the place of heaven is our destination, the way of heaven should be our pursuit. As disciples, we are to put to death the deeds of this world and to put on the new self as we seek the things above. After Paul addresses the Colossians’ doctrinal…
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Three Dangerous Self-Made Religions
Colossians 2:16-23 Three Dangerous Self-Made Religions The Apostle Paul saw three dangerous heresies present in the church at Colossae and we experience them today. Biblical discipleship is sufficient and doesn’t need any alteration. When we are dissatisfied with the finished product of the gospel, we can easily become subtle heretics. As disciples, we must…
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