July 13, 2026
Colossians 1:1–14: Where Faith, Hope & Love Come From
Where do faith, hope, and love come from in Colossians 1:1–14? They're gifts of God's grace, not things you grind out — a pastoral guide to growing in Christ.
Forgiveness
7 posts tagged “Forgiveness.”
June 3, 2026
How the Gospel Changes the Way You Handle Difficult People
A U.S. Army chaplain on David, Saul, and the cave — what Scripture teaches about handling difficult people: when to forgive, when to set boundaries, and how the gospel changes both.
March 9, 2026
The Golden Rule: A New Way of Living
Do to others what you would have them do to you sounds simple until you have to go first. Here's how Jesus's Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12 flips self-centered ethics on its head.
March 1, 2026
When Following Jesus Gets Hard: Finding God's Guidance Through Prayer
Following Jesus is harder than the good news first let on. In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus gives three continuous commands, ask, seek, knock, as the way He guides us through the hard days of discipleship.
January 11, 2026
Learning to Love Your Enemies: Lessons from the Second Mile
Jesus commands us to love our enemies and go the second mile - a standard only grace can meet. Here is what it looks like to forgive, let go of bitterness, and keep following Christ.
January 4, 2026
Going the Second Mile: Living Beyond What the World Expects
Jesus said if someone forces you to walk one mile, walk two. In Matthew 5:38-42, going the second mile means choosing grace over grudge, the natural overflow of a heart already changed by grace.
December 7, 2025
From Anger to Peace This Christmas: What Jesus Taught About Anger
Christmas should feel peaceful, but stress turns to bitterness and bitterness turns to anger. Here is what Jesus taught about anger in Matthew 5 — and how His peace begins where anger ends.