In this episode, Casey and Whit talk about the last four beatitudes which urge us to be merciful, pure of heart, a peacemaker, and to expect opposition. What does it look like to live this out in 2024? Check it Out: One of the most important things about Christianity is that it’s more than an … Continue reading “The Beatitudes: Aligning Your Motives & Actions”
In the first four beatitudes, Jesus invites you to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness, which may leave you thinking, wait, what? But we can explain. In this episode, Whit and Casey explore meme culture, Old Testament references, and the qualities of a Kingdom seeker. … Continue reading “Beatitudes: An Invitation to Live Different in 2024”
Every community has a set of rules and values to live by: this is what it means to be us. That’s what Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is. In this episode, Whit and Casey explore how the Sermon on the Mount should be understood and applied and what it means to truly thrive. Check it … Continue reading “How to Thrive: Lessons From the Sermon on the Mount”
In a world where the pace of technological advancement is ever-increasing, we find ourselves navigating a divide between generations like never before. So, how do we relate to the people who came before us and the people coming after us? In this episode, Whit and Casey talk about passing the baton to future generations, leaving … Continue reading “Boomers to Gen Z: How to Bridge the Generational Divide”
Have you ever read a Bible story and thought, “okay, but why?” Some people avoid the “why” questions: Why did God create mankind? What’s God’s end game here? But they’re necessary to get to the deeper truth. In this episode, Whit and Lyndsey talk about the concept of Missio Dei, what God is up to … Continue reading “Missio Dei: Partnering with God’s Grand Mission”
How often do you think about the future? For many, thoughts of the future bring uncertainty and anxiety. But Revelation gives us a picture of the future, and (spoiler alert) God’s ultimate plan is fulfilled. This view of the future changes the way we live in the present. In this episode, Whit and Casey talk … Continue reading “Finding Peace in the Fixed Future of Revelation”
By Blake Zimmerman If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: “Why does Jesus seem nicer than the God of the Old Testament?” Have you heard this before? Or maybe said it yourself? When I get asked that question, I typically respond by pointing out that the God we read about … Continue reading “The Good News About God’s Wrath”
For many, the Antichrist is a figure that resides in the world of horror movies and fiction. But when we delve deeper into Revelation and look at history, we find that the idea of a charismatic and corrupt leader is not confined to the realms of fantasy. So, who is this Antichrist, and what’s his … Continue reading “Revelation: The Antichrist and the Mark of the Beast”
Revelation 6-8 takes us into the heart of a profound and often challenging aspect of the Bible. These chapters introduce us to the seven seals that contain divine judgment, and in doing so, they raise fundamental questions about God. In this episode, Whit and Casey explore how we endure in the face of suffering, God’s … Continue reading “Revelation: Suffering, Judgment, and the Call to Endure”
By Blake Zimmerman Warning: This blog is a deep dive and not for the faint of heart. We’re going to talk about Genesis, the beasts, Babylon, Frozen, and the new creation. Are you ready? Here we go. In the last post, we explored the nature of Revelation as the conclusion to the grand drama of the … Continue reading “The Lamb and the Dragon: Revelation’s Plot & Main Characters”
