02 Habakkuk Complains (Habakkuk 1:1-2:1)

Feb 23, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Habakkuk

Habakkuk asks the Lord one of the most fundamental questions of faith: How long will you let your people suffer? The Lord answers, but not the way Habakkuk expects.

Tell me more about Jesus

Feb 22, 2022 | Start Here

If you have an interest in learning more about who Jesus was, why he came or what he taught, here are some places to start.

01 Habakkuk Introduction

Feb 16, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Habakkuk, Introductions

The Old Testament book of Habakkuk speaks to two of the most fundamental questions of the Christian faith: 1) How long will God let His people suffer? and 2) Why should we keep believing Him if we’re not spared the tragedies of life?

Habakkuk: Faith Under Fire

Feb 15, 2022 | 03 Series, Favorites, Old Testament

Habakkuk teaches us how to move from worry to worship and from fear to faith no matter what our circumstances.

41 How to Know If You’re on the Road to Life (Matthew 7:12-29)

Feb 9, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew

Discover what Jesus teaches in Matthew 7:12-29 about the Golden Rule, false prophets, the narrow gate, and building your life on the rock. Learn how to recognize true faith and avoid the road to destruction.

Why is life so hard?

Feb 8, 2022 | Start Here

Why is life so hard? The Bible has a lot to say about suffering and trials and the problem of evil. Here are a few places to start exploring answers from Scripture.

40 Four Truths That Unlock Jesus’ Promise Seek and You will Find (Matthew 7:7-11)

Feb 2, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew

Discover what Jesus really means in Matthew 7:7-11. Learn the 4 truths that unlock “ask and you shall receive,” why God’s good gifts look different than yours, and how saving faith transforms prayer.

How do I know I’m saved?

Feb 1, 2022 | Start Here

One of the most crucial questions we all face is: how do I know I am saved? How do I know that I won’t walk away from God one day? Here are a few passages that will answer that question.

January 2022 Reflections

Jan 30, 2022 | News, Reflections

We’ll finish the Sermon on the Mount in mid-February. What to study next? The poll results were evenly split between the Old and New Testaments (35% each) with the rest voting for “topical” and 1 vote for “anything.” So . . . I’ve decided to take a break from Matthew and study the Old Testament book of Habakkuk.

39 Why Everything You’ve Been Taught About Throwing Pearls to Pigs Might Be Wrong (Matthew 7:6)

Jan 26, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew

Discover why the traditional interpretation of Matthew 7:6 (“pearls before swine”) may miss Jesus’ point. This minority view better fits the Sermon on the Mount’s context and challenges us to treasure God’s gifts. Includes Old Testament background from Exodus 22.

I’m a new believer. Where do I start?

Jan 25, 2022 | Start Here

Welcome to the family! Really you can start anywhere and pick any book of the Bible to begin learning. In addition to finding a good local church and small group, here’s one suggested path to start learning.

38 The Log in Your Eye Is Bigger Than You Think (Matthew 7:1-5)

Jan 19, 2022 | 01 Podcasts, Matthew

Discover what Jesus really meant by “judge not” in Matthew 7:1-5. Learn why the log and speck parable challenges self-righteousness and reveals the path to God’s mercy. Biblical teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.