A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. When we play the comparison game and allow envy to motivate our actions, it can cost us more than we expect.

When it comes to relationships, the blame game is a game that no one wins.

A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins.

We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally.

Following the script of Jesus doesn’t mean all men will be the same. But it does mean we’ll be better men.

Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself?

What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation?

The fruit of the Spirit is produced within us when we walk by the Spirit. So the million-dollar question is, how do we walk by the Spirit?

It’s tough to be a faithful follower of Jesus under normal circumstances, and nearly impossible when someone around you has given you a big reason not to be. But help is available to us.

We all want to be good, but sometimes we’re not. What do we do when we fall short?

What does kindness look like, act like, and react like?

We all have a little bit of patience but we also know how limited it can be. How do we increase our capacity for patience? And why does it matter?

Jesus never said life would be easy, but he did promise us a path that leads to peace.

Jesus promised that a consistent, constant, and steady joy can be ours. And fortunately, he also tells us how.

The Holy Spirit was given to us not so we could be more spiritual, but so we could become more mature.

After his resurrection, Jesus made multiple appearances to his disciples. There may not be one more dramatic and ironic than his appearance to two disciples as they traveled to a town called Emmaus.

It’s easy to believe the greatest enemy of the church comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church’s greatest threat is right in the middle of it.

The message of the church is a message for the world.

Early Christians were bold, confident, and courageous. How we pray is an indicator if we’ve strayed from that.

Provide for the next generation what you wish the previous generation had provided for you.

When the church first began, a natural question surfaced right away: What shall we do? The answer had to do more with understanding who your faith was in more than what needed to be done.

Being part of a local gathering of Jesus followers means you are part of something big. It’s up to each generation to determine what Christianity looks like, sounds like, and reacts like.

The first step of courage might be the scariest, but it might not be the hardest. How do we keep choosing courage in the face of adversity and difficulty?

One of the scariest steps of courage we could ever take may also prove to be the most important for the sake of what matters most.

When faced with something that scares us, something that’s difficult, something uncomfortable or even unfamiliar, the human tendency is to back down, close the door, and walk away. How do you cultivate more courage in your life?

In all its subtle forms, greed has the potential to rob your life. But the secret to living a meaning-filled life is found across the border from what’s in it for me.

If the only things that concern you are about you, there is work to do. Ultimately, we save ourselves from ourselves by choosing not to be all about ourselves.

If something about the world is broken and it breaks your heart, there’s an opportunity to be a part of fixing it.

What kind of king would leave his throne? What kind of king would enter the mess of his people? A different kind of king.

During this time of year, we engage our imaginations as we embrace the magic of Christmas. Let’s also imagine what the world would be like if we fully embraced the way of Jesus—the way of love.

Jesus came to show us not only the way back to God, but the way back to others as well. As people who have been reconciled to God, we should pursue reconciliation with people whenever possible.

Have you ever felt like you've lost your way? Usually by the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been lost for quite some time. And we instinctively ask, "What should I do?" Instead, there’s a different question to consider.

Who does and doesn’t fall into the neighbor category? According to Jesus, we don’t get to decide.

In our world of more, now, and excess it is perhaps never been easier to have an unhealthy relationship with money.

We’ve heard that our words are powerful, but Jesus shows us that our words are also revealing. They reveal more deeply rooted issues—matters of the heart.

Doubt doesn't have to be an off-ramp to faith. In fact, it's a natural part of the journey.

No matter if our current season of life is easy or difficult, we strive to fix our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances.

Our circumstances are not an indicator of God’s absence.

Your great work is to identify the distractions that keep you from the “problem” that you are uniquely positioned to solve.

Great work is often found on the other side of a terrifying longing. How could clarity regarding your “terrifying longing” reduce the allure of the distractions you’re most susceptible to?

Spiritual disciplines require practice. Practicing well is just as important as practicing, period. In this message, we’ll learn about a few disciplines we can begin to practice to make room to experience more of God’s power in our lives.

Spiritual habits are not the end; but a means to an end. To what end? Jesus makes that abundantly clear.

As we see in this interview with Hal Donaldson, sometimes difficult circumstances can inspire people to do something great.

Living in the upside-down kingdom Jesus described can perhaps seem risky and foolish. But the power and love of God is released when we embrace it. 

We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn’t give in to. But when we give into the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better.

The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can’t be caught.

It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living.

Maturing takes time, but it’s dependent on more than just time. Transformation is a combination of divine enablement and personal responsibility. But when we lean into that process, it not only changes us—it impacts everyone around us.