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September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Blessed Are the Poor

When the economic systems of this world fail the poor and vulnerable, where can they turn? Psalm 12:5 reveals a God who hears the groaning of the needy, rises to defend the afflicted, and promises safety to those who long for relief. In Christ, this promise reaches its ultimate fulfillment: the poor are not forgotten by God but are invited to place their hope fully in him and the coming kingdom. “Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.” — Luke 6:20 (CSB)

September 2, 2026

The Sin of Sodom

Ezekiel 16:49 exposes the moral danger of abundance without love. Sodom’s sin was not simply that she possessed wealth and comfort, but that she enjoyed abundance while refusing to support the poor and needy. This post explores how Scripture connects material blessing with moral responsibility, showing that wealth carries both personal and communal obligations toward those who are vulnerable.

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Strangers and Exiles: Engaging Human Politics

As strangers and sojourners, Christians must navigate the tension of living in earthly kingdoms while belonging to God’s eternal kingdom. Some may be called into political office, but they must walk as children of light in the midst of darkness. Others may simply live as citizens, using their rights without being entangled in worldly priorities. Whether voting, abstaining, or serving in government, our engagement must always be shaped by the values of Christ’s kingdom, not the passing kingdoms of this world.

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 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.

June 2, 2025May 29, 2025

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

Many Christians today are scaling the spiritual dangers of wealth like free-solo climbers on El Capitan—with no preparation and no awareness of the risk. Jesus warned clearly and repeatedly that riches are spiritually dangerous, yet much of the Church celebrates what he condemned. This post calls us to rediscover Jesus as our true treasure and repent of the materialism that has distorted his teaching.

August 18, 2024August 19, 2024

Framework for Understanding the History of the Christian Church

This post dives into the history of Christianity, using a Useful-Charts video as a foundation to explore the Church's growth through Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and leaven. It offers unique insights into Christian unity, stages of development, and how these parables reveal God's work in expanding his Kingdom.

July 15, 2024August 12, 2026

War & Politics: One Authority

I wrote this post on the day of President Trump's attempted assassination, emphasizing the urgent need for Christians to have robust answers to the questions of war and politics. Those are the answers we're trying to find here!

July 23, 2018July 28, 2018

God’s Economy: Matthew 20:1-16

Introduction Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man reported the exceedingly high cost of following Christ. Jesus called on him to give up everything in the pursuit of the Kingdom, and the rich young man was very distressed because his struggle to give up this world was exceedingly great. Then the disciples offered the reality …

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