Is Tithing for Today?
Is tithing still required for Christians today? This reflection explores the biblical roots of the tithe, how Jesus fulfilled the Law, and how the New Testament calls believers beyond legalistic obligation into joyful, grace-filled generosity from a surrendered heart.
One Of My New Favorite Phrases, And Why It Should Be Yours Too
What does it mean to think about money with “Kingdom ROI”? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches that our treasure reveals our hearts, our priorities, and our true master. This devotional reflection explores how Christians can use money not to build their own kingdom, but to serve God’s eternal Kingdom with generosity, faithfulness, and joy.
I Preached Over 100 Sermons — Here’s What I Learned
After preaching more than 100 sermons, I’ve learned that the most important lessons don’t show up in seminary—they emerge over time. In this article, I reflect on a few lessons that reshaped how I prepare and preach each week. These lessons changed not just my sermons, but my rhythms, my focus, and my sustainability in ministry.
When the Bible Gets Weird: Understanding 1 Peter 3:18–22 and the Victory of Christ
Every so often, as you read through Scripture, you hit a passage that makes you pause and say, “Wait… what?” For many people, 1 Peter 3:18–22 is one of those passages. Peter moves from Jesus’ death and resurrection, to Noah, to baptism, to imprisoned spirits, to angels and authorities—all in just a few sentences. One scholar joked that it feels like Peter tossed random ingredients into a blender to see what kind of theological smoothie would come out.
Compressed Notes on 1 Enoch And The Watchers
The Book of Enoch describes a striking moment when Enoch is taken up to heaven and commissioned by God to deliver a message of judgment to the Watchers—fallen angels who abandoned their heavenly position and corrupted humanity. This article explores Enoch’s heavenly encounter, his prophetic warning to the rebellious angels, and how this ancient Jewish text sheds light on biblical themes of divine justice, spiritual rebellion, and God’s ultimate authority.
The #1 Tool For Your 2025 Bible Reading Plan
For the past two years, I have used Logos Bible Software almost every day.
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Honestly, I wish I would have been using this tool for the last 10 years.
But Logos is not just for professionals, it is a user-friendly tool for anyone who wants to dig deeper into their personal Bible study.
So if you are starting a Bible reading plan on January 1st, or you’re wanting to dig deeper as you continue your Bible reading, here are three ways this tool will help you dig deeper into your Bible study.
I Hired A Literary Agent
I have learned a LOT in the last year about writing, working with illustrators, production, marketing, and branding. All. The. Things. The problem is time. There are only 24 hours in a day, and my primary purpose is not writing, it is pastoring at my local church. But I learned something…
#1 New Release
One year ago I was talking with my publisher, and my answer to just about every question was “I don’t know.. I don’t know what I’m doing!” 😂
Today my book hit #1 in New Releases for Children’s Ministry Books on Amazon.