Beneath the Surface: Jesus Is After the Heart
Jesus is not interested in mere outward behavior—He is after the heart. Discover what anger, lust, and faithlessness reveal beneath the surface, and how Christ’s grace brings forgiveness, healing, and genuine transformation.
Kingdom Righteousness Is More Than Rule-Keeping
Kingdom righteousness is more than outward rule-keeping—it is obedience flowing from a heart transformed by grace. Discover how Jesus fulfilled the Law and calls His disciples to joyful, heart-deep obedience.
Kingdom Disciples
What does Kingdom-living look like when it hits the ground? In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus calls His followers to live as salt and light—preserving what is good, entering what is broken, and pointing others toward God.
The Blessed Life in an Upside-Down Kingdom
Discover what Jesus means by the blessed life in Matthew 5. The Beatitudes invite us to embrace humility, mercy, righteousness, and faithful dependence on God as citizens of His upside-down Kingdom.
Is Tithing for Today?
Is tithing still required for Christians today? This reflection explores the biblical roots of the tithe, how Jesus fulfilled the Law, and how the New Testament calls believers beyond legalistic obligation into joyful, grace-filled generosity from a surrendered heart.
One Of My New Favorite Phrases, And Why It Should Be Yours Too
What does it mean to think about money with “Kingdom ROI”? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches that our treasure reveals our hearts, our priorities, and our true master. This devotional reflection explores how Christians can use money not to build their own kingdom, but to serve God’s eternal Kingdom with generosity, faithfulness, and joy.
I Preached Over 100 Sermons — Here’s What I Learned
After preaching more than 100 sermons, I’ve learned that the most important lessons don’t show up in seminary—they emerge over time. In this article, I reflect on a few lessons that reshaped how I prepare and preach each week. These lessons changed not just my sermons, but my rhythms, my focus, and my sustainability in ministry.
When the Bible Gets Weird: Understanding 1 Peter 3:18–22 and the Victory of Christ
Every so often, as you read through Scripture, you hit a passage that makes you pause and say, “Wait… what?” For many people, 1 Peter 3:18–22 is one of those passages. Peter moves from Jesus’ death and resurrection, to Noah, to baptism, to imprisoned spirits, to angels and authorities—all in just a few sentences. One scholar joked that it feels like Peter tossed random ingredients into a blender to see what kind of theological smoothie would come out.