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September 13, 2025

Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Call to Be Peacemakers

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, many voices have rushed to exploit the moment—some with mockery, others with calls for vengeance. But as Christians, we are called to something different. We must resist the pull of outrage and division, and instead walk as peacemakers in a culture consumed by anger. This post reflects on what it truly means to love our enemies, to speak truth without slander, and to value human life above political wins.

June 14, 2025June 8, 2025

Grace Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

We believe in grace — until it offends our sense of fairness. The parable of the vineyard workers wasn’t about wages, it was about pride. We often resent God’s grace when it challenges the standing we think we’ve earned. But Jesus’ words are clear: “the last will be first, and the first last.”

June 9, 2025June 8, 2025

Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

We’re proud of our traditions, our tithes, and our missions—but Jesus warns that if we neglect justice, mercy, and faithfulness, we’ve missed the weightier matters of the law. In a world where theology can become an excuse for cold religion, we must recover God’s heart. He isn’t impressed with our outward piety if it comes at the expense of love.

June 7, 2025

Loyalties Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

Jesus didn’t say you shouldn't serve God and money. He said you can't. Yet, many churches attempt to balance allegiance to both — redefining faithfulness in economic terms. In doing so, we sound far more like the Pharisees than Jesus.

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Mercy Neglected: The Words of Jesus That We Still Don’t Hear

Many Christians admire boldness more than mercy. But Jesus says the merciful—not just the correct—are the blessed ones. In an age of outrage and theological pride, mercy isn’t optional. It’s the mark of those who’ve received God’s heart. We must return to Jesus’ vision: truth expressed through compassion and grace.

May 24, 2025

Judgment Neglected: The Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

In this series, we're looking at some of Jesus' most neglected teachings. This post looks at "judgment" and brings Jesus' teaching home with concise clarity.

May 24, 2025

Mercy Neglected: The Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

In this series we're looking at some of the neglected teachings of Jesus that need our attention.

May 15, 2025

Can Christians Follow Jesus and Still Struggle with their Old Habits?

Are you seeking holiness but continuing to struggle with old habits? This post helps you understand the battles we fight as Christians.

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Would You Free-Solo El Capitan?

Would you free-solo climb the most dangerous mountain in the world without any preparation? Then why would you seek wealth without first preparing your soul?

March 19, 2025

“Be Perfect As God is Perfect”

Matthew 5:43–48 (CSB) — 43 “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the …

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