Washed Clean: Why Baptism Matters Yesterday at Living Word we opened our new series Washed, and we started with a simple but courageous truth: Baptism is not about what we do for God. It’s about what God does for us. That’s bold, and it cuts against the ... Read More
3 Life Lessons I Learned on Vacation Vacations are supposed to be about rest and fun, but they have a funny way of teaching you life lessons, too. On my recent getaway, God reminded me of a few things, some lighthearted and some challenging, that I think ... Read More
T.E.R.M. Limits Most Christians don’t struggle with saying Jesus is Lord. We just struggle with living like He is. Sure, we trust Him with our eternity. We trust Him with our sins. But when it comes to the everyday stuff like the calendar, ... Read More
Christian Generosity Needs a Reboot It’s no secret, giving can be hard. Sometimes it feels like kale. We know it’s good for us, but we’re not exactly craving it. And yet, generosity is central to what it means to follow Jesus. The problem? Most American ... Read More
Grace Is the Antidote (Part 4 of 4 in the “Performing or Belonging?” series) Here’s the truth we keep forgetting: Grace breaks the performance cycle.Not self-help. Not good vibes. Not “trying harder.”Grace. You can’t earn it. You don’t deserve it. And you can’t fake ... Read More
