Foundry Church

Jesus’ cousin John was a prophetic voice who stood against the most powerful man in Israel. For that, he was imprisoned. Life wasn’t turning out like he had expected--and Jesus wasn’t doing what he had anticipated. So he asked Jesus: “Are you really the one?” Our questioning will show us who Jesus really is.

We have a strong enemy--he is prowling around, looking for a snack. You can’t beat him, so don’t even try. Humble yourself, give God your worries, then sit back and watch the show. He will make you strong and firm. He’s got the power, so don’t hold on to your anxiety.

Suffering will happen in your life. You will be criticized, mocked, and insulted for following Jesus. That’s a good thing. Being insulted means that you are part of God’s family and are being blessed. So keep doing good.

When you follow God, he turns you into someone who is chosen, called, and valuable. But you are supposed to live this out as a stranger with a small life. By doing good, you are going to point people towards God.

We all want to have a life that matters, but too often we pick a quick fix that doesn't work. Peter shares a different way. We have two options: conform to our way of living or be formed into God’s way of living. The bottom line: in every way, be different God's way.

The future matters. And what you expect from the future matters for your life today. God has promised a future for those who follow him--and it's really good. If you catch this vision of God's future, it will unleash joy in your life today.

Have you ever felt like Christianity is dry and boring--or a lot of hype with little payoff? A lot of Christians have prayed a prayer to be forgiven--but they don't know where to go from there. If your understanding of the gospel ends with Jesus' death for you and a prayer to receive him, you are missing out on the key to being a child of God.

Just about everyone wrestles with decision paralysis. When we don't know what to do next, we default to the path of least resistance. But God wants more for your life. God's challenge to Joshua when he began to lead the people of Israel teaches us how to be bold, when we don't know what is next.

Most of us make decisions based on how we are feeling in a moment, in a week, in a year. But our immediate desires can have long-term consequences. The biblical story of Jacob and Esau has a powerful lesson to teach us about how God wants us to make decisions.