Fake Prophets & Fake People
"Is this person fake?" It's not a fun question. But once we have to ask it, we need an answer.
A Golden Rule & A Narrow Gate
We often think love means letting people choose their own way. But Jesus seems to think love can also mean having the boldness to point them in the right direction.
Ask & Receive
Will God give us the desires of our heart? Exactly what good things can we expect from God? The timeless words of Jesus offer some answers.
Don’t Judge
"No judgments." We love that phrase. But do we really mean it? Is it possible to put into practice? And what's God got to do with it? You be the judge.
Don’t Be Anxious
What do birds, flowers, and mental peace have in common? The profound and simple words of Jesus show us a tried-and-true way out of anxiety.
The Right Kind of Rich
Jesus warned against chasing money, but he didn't warn against chasing everything. In fact, he said there's one thing we should be accumulating nonstop.
Fake Religion
If you don't like fake religion, you've already got something in common with Jesus.
"But I Tell You..." | Retaliation
Insisting on our own rights is about as natural as it gets. But Jesus shows us another, more compelling option.
"But I Tell You..." | Commitment
Getting a simple "yes" or "no" out of people is hard sometimes. But Jesus offers some timeless advice so that reliability can mark any of our relationships.
"But I Tell You..." | Divorce
Nobody says "I do" while planning to say "I don't" later. Yet separation or divorce is how half of all marriages end. Into our "yes-then-no" world, the timeless words of Jesus about divorce are both challenging and encouraging.
"But I Tell You..." | Lust
"Christian" and "sexuality" may not seem like terms that go together. But in Christ's most famous speech, sexuality was no topic to avoid.
"But I Tell You..." | Anger
Everyone knows they shouldn't let anger drive them to hurt others. But what should we do with the emotion of being angry in the first place?
The Law: Trusting, Not Trying
Does the Bible exist to offer people rules so they can become righteous? Or to offer people a righteousness they can have for free? The answer may surprise you.
You’re Salt, You’re Light
What do salt and light have to do with each other? What do they have to do with us? Out of these two familiar objects, Jesus created a metaphor for the church that has stood the test of time.
How To Be Happy
In the opening lines of the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains what makes a person truly blessed.