Posts with the tag “book-of-matthew”

Is the afterlife just a fairy tale, or does it actually make sense? This blog moves past "nice thoughts" to look at the logic of the resurrection. By focusing on God's nature as the "God of the living...  Read More

An honest reflection on Matthew 23:11 for anyone who’s been telling themselves they’ll serve when the season is less busy. Spoiler: it doesn’t slow down, and that might be the point....  Read More

This reflection explores Jesus’ response in Matthew 22:15–22, where a question about taxes reveals something deeper about control, trust, and worship. Instead of focusing on politics or answers, the b...  Read More

This reflection on Matthew 22 explores Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast through the lens of everyday life, our schedules, distractions, and quiet tendencies to ignore God’s invitation. It’s an hone...  Read More

It’s easy to start acting like the owner of our lives, especially when it comes to our families. This Holy Week, we’re looking at what it means to move from "owning" to "honoring."...  Read More

This post uses a simple parenting moment: two kids, two very different responses to the same request, to shed light on Jesus’ parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. It explores why God cares about mor...  Read More

A fig tree full of leaves but empty of fruit becomes a mirror for our own faith. Reflecting on Matthew 21:18–27, this blog explores the tension between outward appearance and inward reality, and how J...  Read More

A longtime churchgoer and mom realizes she’s treated Jesus more like a problem-fixer and advisor than Savior and King, and reflects on what it means to see Him more clearly in light of Matthew 21. ...  Read More

Generosity isn't a spiritual chore, it's a reflex. Discover how the 'tap' of the Gospel leads us to a life of open hands, no matter what season of life we are in....  Read More

Is your 'stuff' serving the Kingdom, or are you serving your stuff? Explore the tension of living in a world of Zillow and Amazon while keeping Jesus on the throne of your heart....  Read More

Stop babysitting your life and start living the adventure. Learn why the best thing you can do for your family is to trade your 'map' for a simple, childlike trust in Jesus....  Read More

Whether you are married, single, or carrying the weight of a past divorce, your relationship status doesn't define you. Hear the hope of the Gospel in the middle of life's hardest passages....  Read More

In this deeply personal reflection, discover the danger of treating bitterness like a family 'heirloom.' We examine why seeking peace through distance is a self-imposed prison, and how the costly, hea...  Read More

In this week's reflection, discover why true kingdom freedom begins when we stop defending ourselves. We examine the difficult but loving call in Matthew 18 to listen to correction, proving that humi...  Read More

In this week's reflection, explore the overwhelming depth of God's love for His children. We look at why the Heavenly Father fiercely protects our value, relentlessly pursues us in our chaos, and off...  Read More

In this reflection, we examine why true kingdom freedom begins when we stop defending ourselves. We look at the difficult but loving call in Matthew 18 to listen to correction, seeing how humility is...  Read More

Matthew 18 turns our idea of greatness upside down. In this reflection, we look at how Jesus invites us to come like a child: honest, needy, and humble. Discover how letting go of the pressure to per...  Read More

In this week’s reflection, discover grace in the middle of daily chaos and overwhelming pressure. Through the story in Matthew 17:24–27, we're reminded that Jesus didn’t owe the debt, but love moved ...  Read More

This message reminded us of the personal weight and beauty of the cross. Jesus didn’t just die for sin in general… He died for our sin, for the bondages, fears, and failures that hold us back. Read th...  Read More

When life feels impossible and faith feels small, remember this: Jesus’ power is unstoppable, and faith in Him is unshakeable. In this week’s message from Matthew 17, we’re reminded that faith isn’t m...  Read More

This week’s sermon from Matthew 17 reminds us that the glory of Jesus isn’t just something to admire… it’s something to share. The same Jesus who shone on the mountain walks with us everyday. ...  Read More

This week’s sermon reminded us that the keys to God’s Kingdom don’t look like comfort or control, they look like surrender and even suffering. This reflection invites us to consider how embracing suf...  Read More

Jesus promised, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” This week’s message reminds us that Jesus’ work didn’t stop at the cross. He’s still building His church to...  Read More

Peter’s bold confession in Matthew 16 reminds us that Jesus is more than a great teacher... He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. In this reflection, we explore why faith must be personal and h...  Read More

When the world feels chaotic, it’s easy to forget God’s track record of faithfulness. But as Jesus reminded His disciples, forgetfulness makes us vulnerable... while remembrance strengthens our faith....  Read More

When the Pharisees demanded a sign, Jesus pointed to the only proof we’d ever need... His death and resurrection. Yet so often, we keep chasing after signs while missing the Savior standing right in f...  Read More

What if discipleship isn’t about having all the answers, but about inviting someone into your walk with Jesus, right where you are? This post explores how discipleship can begin with a text, a convers...  Read More

This week’s message from Matthew 15 reminds us that Jesus fed thousands with just a few loaves and fish. It’s a powerful picture of how Jesus multiplies whatever we bring to Him… no matter how small i...  Read More

When Jesus saw her persistent faith, He said, “Great is your faith.” In this week’s message and the stories from our global mission partners, we’re reminded that faith that endures, even in difficulty...  Read More

When Jesus shows us what’s truly in our hearts, it can be uncomfortable, but it’s also an invitation to deeper hope and trust. This reflection on Matthew 15 explores how Jesus lovingly reveals the mot...  Read More

What does Jesus want from us? More than Sunday routines. This reflection reminds us that Jesus lovingly invites us to give Him all of our hearts... not out of guilt, but because He gave everything to ...  Read More

In this reflection on Matthew 15:1-9, we’re reminded that Jesus values the condition of our hearts over outward actions and traditions. This message challenges us to move beyond following rules and ri...  Read More

In life, there are moments that feel like stepping out of the boat... those moments when the waves are high, and fear threatens to drown our faith. In this week’s message, we reflect on how Jesus meet...  Read More

We all face storms… some sudden, some that seem to never end. But what if Jesus doesn’t wait for the skies to clear before showing up? This reflection from our Matthew series invites you to consider h...  Read More

Ever felt like what you have isn’t enough? Not enough time, energy, resources, or even faith? In Matthew 14, the disciples felt the same way... but Jesus saw an opportunity for something greater. Read...  Read More

What if following Jesus cost you everything? John the Baptist knew the price, and still lived with bold, unshakable faith. His story challenges us to ask: Are we living in a way that makes our faith i...  Read More

We chase fulfillment in so many places, but what if the greatest treasure has been right in front of us all along? In Matthew 13:51-58, Jesus speaks of a kingdom worth everything... yet even His own h...  Read More

Are you ready for the end of the age? Jesus tells a powerful parable about a fishing net that gathers all kinds of fish... some are kept, and some are thrown away. What does this mean for us today? Wh...  Read More

How much are you REALLY worth? In the world's eyes, value is based on achievements, wealth, or status. But in God's eyes, you are worth EVERYTHING. Jesus gave up all He had to redeem you... just like ...  Read More

What would you give up to gain the greatest treasure of all? Many things in life compete for our hearts: success, security, relationships... but what if the greatest treasure isn’t something we can e...  Read More