Jesus didn't shy away from controversial topics like divorce and remarriage, but He showed us a very different way to think about them. If we'll let Him, He will teach us how to see such painful, personal issues from God's perspective. Originally posted 11/12/20.

From a young age, we are conditioned to constantly compare ourselves to others. Jesus instead challenges us to approach Him with child-like humility and learn how to grow. Originally posted 11/11/20.

If bad people can be pressured into doing the right thing, how much will our good God give justice? Often we just aren't as persistent in praying for what God wants as we are in what we want. Originally posted 11/10/20.

What is your newsfeed looking like this morning? As we grapple with difficult issues and passionate feelings, Jesus leads His followers in the best way to handle them. Originally posted 11/9/20.

What usually holds us back isn't a lack of faith: it's our unwillingness to use what faith we have and do what we are commanded. Originally posted 11/5/20.

When we approach a passage already knowing what to expect, we may very well miss the point. Just look at the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Instead of being an explainer for the afterlife, this story shows that God's job isn't to convince us: it is our job to humbly learn from Him. Originally posted 11/4/20.

You might not like hearing Jesus preach: He has a tendency to step on toes. Yet if instead of ridiculing the things that make us uncomfortable we truly hear the good news that He's preaching, we just might force our way into God's kingdom, too. Originally posted 11/3/20.

While the world may celebrate getting ahead at any cost, Jesus challenges His followers to have a relationship with money that demonstrates faithfulness to God above all else. Originally posted 11/2/20.

When we have been hurt, our instinct is to protect ourselves. If instead of letting our shields become prisons we trust Jesus and forgive from the heart, we will find healing and freedom. Originally posted 10/29/20.

Jesus knows we hurt each other. He takes it seriously and teaches us what to do about it. Yet, His way scares us so much that we try every excuse to avoid following it. If we will just trust Jesus, though, we will experience incredible healing. Originally posted 10/28/20.

Everyone loves the Jesus who welcomes little children but we're uncomfortable with the Jesus who says to chop off limbs to keep from sinning. Yet, both are the same Jesus: when you truly love someone, you want to protect them from harm. Originally posted 10/27/20.