“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” - 2 Timothy 1:7, CSBThere is a moment when fear stops being theoretical. It stops being an idea you are studying. It stops being a sermon point. It stops being something you can nod along with on Sunday. It becomes a name. A conversation. A confession. A phone call. A ministry. A next step.  And that is usuall...  Read More

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” - 2 Timothy 1:7, CSBThere is a kind of fear that feels almost spiritual. That may sound strange at first, but think about it. Fear can sound mature. Fear can sound thoughtful. Fear can sound like you are being careful with your words, careful with your decisions, careful with your relationships, careful with y...  Read More

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” - 2 Timothy 1:7, CSBFear usually does not announce itself honestly. It rarely walks into your life and says, “Hey, I’m here to lead you away from obedience.” It does not usually sound like rebellion at first. It sounds careful. It sounds reasonable. It sounds responsible. It sounds like timing. It sounds like ...  Read More

“And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:20 CSBThere comes a point where conviction has to become obedience. Not emotion. Not agreement. Not a good intention.Obedience.Because it is possible to feel stirred by the Great Commission and still walk away unchanged. It is possible to hear Jesus say, “Make disciples,” feel the weight of it, agree that it matters, and the...  Read More

“Teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:20 CSBThe mission of making disciples can feel heavy when we start in the wrong place.And if we are honest, we often do. We hear Jesus say, “Make disciples,” and immediately our minds run to all the ways we fall short.I am not bold enough.I am not trained enough.I am ...  Read More

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…” - Matthew 28:19 CSBThere is a dangerous kind of Christianity that agrees with Jesus and still avoids Him. That sounds harsh. But sit with it. It is possible to believe the Great Commission is true and still live like it belongs to someone else. It is possible to love sermons about mission and never take a step toward one person. It is possible to...  Read More