Christ Is Worth It
The battle for inner-person purity is not rooted in fear. It’s rooted in the surpassing worth of Christ. The conclusion of the Purity series from[…]
Radical Surgery for the Soul
Grace does not remove responsibility. It empowers obedience. A pastoral look at what decisive action against lust actually looks like from Matthew 5.
When Desire Becomes Lust
Lust is not just a temptation to survive. It’s an inner reality Jesus takes seriously. A pastoral look at heart-level desire from the Sermon on[…]
The Battle Jesus Won’t Let You Ignore
Jesus doesn’t adjust the seventh commandment; He reveals where it actually begins. A pastoral look at the battle for inner-personal purity from Matthew 5.
The Heart That Prays and the Heart That Forgives
Prayer shapes the heart. Unforgiveness hardens it. The two are inseparable. A gospel close to the King Teaches Us to Pray series from Matthew 6:5–15.
A Grace That Changes Everything: Living Open-Handed in a Closed-Fisted World
The final verse of Matthew 5:38–42 isn’t primarily about money. It’s about the posture of a heart that has been changed by grace and can[…]
Open Hands: Choosing Generosity Over Self-Protection
Jesus tells His followers to give their cloak and go the extra mile. That’s not naïve. It’s a deliberate act of grace that disrupts the[…]
Turn the Other Cheek: Refusing the Instinct to Retaliate
Jesus tells His followers to turn the other cheek. But what does that actually mean? It’s not about being a doormat. It’s about refusing to[…]
The Way of Grace: How Jesus Redefines Our Response to Injustice
When Jesus spoke into a world marked by offense and injustice, He didn’t tell His people to retaliate. He showed them a better way. A[…]
Passing a Biblical Worldview to the Next Generation
Cultural influence on youth is powerful. Parents and churches must be intentional about transmitting a biblical worldview. Learn how to build a foundation that endures.
