We have all been angry. When someone cut us off on the highway. When the dishes are left in the sink. When we are late for a meeting. Most people would agree that anger isn’t a good thing, but why? Jesus gives us an extreme window into anger, and shows us why he has a […]

Rules. They may be different for everyone, but we all follow them. They define morality and give us sign posts for how to live. But what if following the rules doesn’t work? What if it never worked?

Any time the world needs direction we tend to look to famous, rich, and successful people. It’s simpler to trust these people to do things we feel like we could never do. That way of thinking might work for anyone else, but for Christians it’s complicated by something Jesus said. Something that redefines what we […]

Jesus said his followers are the salt of the earth. But salt has a lot of different qualities. What did he mean by that? Discover how our understanding of our influence can radically change the world when we live out his purposes.

Followers of Jesus have always felt a tension between being like the world and being protected from it. It’s never been easier for Christians to separate themselves from the world with Christian music, movies, schools, and stores. But does Jesus want something other than isolation for his followers?

Jesus said God blesses those who are persecuted. This is very counterintuitive statement. Suffering doesn't make anyone happy. Jesus was persecuted so much that he was literally killed for his faith. So how can he say that people who are persecuted are blessed?

When we talk about purity most people think about sexual purity or being free from external sin. If you don’t have sex outside of God’s design, don’t drink, don’t gamble, don’t listen to bad music, and don’t watch mature rated tv shows and movies then you are pure. But Jesus had a different idea of purity that might surprise you.

Mercy. It's something we all want. We can ask for it, expect it, and even beg for it when we need it. But is mercy weakness? Is it just forgiveness? Discover how mercy plays out in the lives of followers of Jesus.

We associate mourning with death and the loss of someone dear to us. Death brings separation from the one we love. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn." What does that mean for us? How deep is the separation he wants to bring healing to?