Let’s Be Real
A space for honest, thoughtful discussions about the Bible, Christianity, and everyday life with real-world application for real people like you and me.
When the Bible Is Hard to Understand
The Bible is confusing sometimes, and that’s okay to admit. Admitting that we don’t understand what we’re reading can be the first step toward greater understanding…
The Nearly Impossible Standards of the Proverbs 31 Woman
If you're finding it nearly impossible to live up to the standards of the Proverbs 31 woman, you're not alone...
Choosing Peace in Peaceless Situations
Peace is ours, in Jesus. But whether or not we get to experience that peace in our lives is up to us...
“If the World Hates You…”
If Jesus said that the world would hate us, then it kind of makes sense for Christians to have an us-against-them mentality. But what if that’s not what Jesus actually said?
God’s Work and the Church
You and I are not just called to financially back the work of the church. We're called to be the church…
Let Us Consider One Another
Not only does it matter how we think about our fellow Christians, but also, it’s important that we are thinking about them in the first place…
Think about Such Things
What if Philippians 4:8 isn’t just a call to think pure thoughts, but rather, a call to think differently about one another?…
A Fresh Look at Psalm 23
When a passage becomes too familiar, its meaning can be lost on us. So here's some fresh perspective on an old familiar passage...
5 Practical Ways We Can Love our Neighbors
What does it look like for us to love our neighbors in our current contexts, cultures, and communities?
Why Your Church Is Not a “House of Prayer”
Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” But realizing where He lives should change the way we pray...
“What Is Home?”
Is home a place? An idea? A feeling? We use the word a lot, but as Christians, what should it really mean for us to be at home?
When I Am Afraid
Life in a fallen world can be scary, but as Christians, we don’t have to live our lives in fear…
Be Patient with One Another
Spiritual fruit isn’t all that different from the kind of fruit we eat — especially in the sense that both take time to grow…
Taking Advantage of the Darkness
Is this world really growing darker? And if so, how should we respond, as Christians?
What Kind of Christian Are You Outside of Church?
What if you were really rude to a stranger on Saturday, and then they showed up at your church on Sunday morning?
The Importance of Knowing A Person’s Worth
The way we treat others is a reflection of how much we think they’re worth. So it matters that we, as Christians, understand just how valuable God says people are…
A Cure for Anxiety
It’s humanly impossible to never feel anxious. But with Jesus, you and I don’t have to worry…
The Ongoing Work of Salvation
If salvation is through faith alone, what does it mean for us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling?
Holding Our Plans with Open Hands
Plans are great, except when they're a poor substitute for the miracle God's wanting to do in your life instead...
Renovations, Religion, and the Finished Work of Jesus
Where religion says, “You have to fix this,” or, “There’s nothing really to be fixed,” Jesus tells us something different…