Marriage is about thriving, not surviving (Ephesians 5:15-33). Contrary to how our culture sees marriage, over 70% of those who marry will make it. But to have a marriage that thrives, followers of Jesus should marry other followers of Jesus. When two...

God’s grace really is amazing! Think about it: we have all been lost, blind, and wretched. However, when we say yes to Jesus through faith, we receive grace. Through His grace those who are lost are found, who are blind can see, and who are wretched...

Why would One of such incredible power love me? In Psalm 8 we read of David’s amazement and awe in the Lord’s grandness and His love for us. David saw all that God created, His careful attention to detail, and His power so perfectly displayed, and in...

As followers of Jesus, there is one major theme of life that sets us apart from the world: Hope. Hope is the inheritance for followers of Jesus. This hope is not just for this life, but also for the life to come. Hope in Jesus promises us that there...

Life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:10, 14). Contrary to the cultural perspective that blood is about death or violence, a Biblical perspective of blood focuses on life. According to scripture, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from the toxins and...

It is well even in the darkness. A powerful phrase from the classic hymn by Horatio Spafford, this promise does not mean we will have a problem-free life. In fact, Jesus says that in this world we will have trouble. But we can take heart because He...

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Scripture tells us that God has given our tongues and our words authority, and with this authority comes great power to speak life (encouragement) or death (pain, insecurity) over someone.

We all crave food. We desire to be filled. We all make sure to eat as much and as often as we possibly can. Yet spiritual starvation is an epidemic that continues to grow in our culture. Jesus not only teaches us, but also demonstrates for us that the...

A good eye is radically grateful (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Though it is not natural (and counter-cultural), a good eye focuses on what we have with joy and gratitude before we focus on what we do not have, especially when it comes to our finances...

A good eye has a plan (Matthew 6:19-34). In other words, experiencing abundant life financially involves intentionality (i.e. a budget). Throughout the Bible God consistently wants us to be wise with our money in the ways we spend it, save it, and...