A Fast Way to Get Denied
Picture this: Jesus, the ultimate influencer drops the hottest commandment of the season—deny yourself. It’s so cutting-edge, even hipsters wouldn’t touch it. I mean, who denies themselves anything these days? It’s both countercultural and vastly ignored by many who take the name Christian. Yet it’s straight from the Lord himself. But why and how are we supposed to do this?...
Ideas for Prayer
Jesus commanded us to pray for our enemies. But how do we even do that? This list of ideas will get you started, including biblical texts to demonstrate each idea.
Acts Reading Plan - A six-week plan to read through Acts
Jesus created the Church to accomplish his mission. With twists, turns, and bumps along the road, the Early Church began with the power of the Holy Spirit and a collection of changed lives. You can use this free plan to read through the book of Acts, Luke's second volume...
News from The Pour Over
An enjoyable email summary of the biggest news of the day, paired with brief Christian perspectives...
From Davenport to Couch: Why Language Development Matters in Bible Translations
The Bible was written by people who spoke and wrote in languages other than English. Unless you learn to read it in its original languages, then it must be translated in order for you to read it. Language changes over time. My grandparents called it a davenport. My parents called it a...
Tools to Help with Controversial Interpretations
Recently a friend asked me about a book he was reading. It had caught him off guard, he said. The book addressed Psalm 23 but felt confusing. It seemed to undermine much of what one might expect. “The Lord is my shepherd.” You’ve likely already heard this poetic chapter, perhaps at a funeral. “This kind of destroys our thinking about Psalm 23,” my friend said. Then he sent a screenshot of a page from the book. He mentioned how it bothered him...
Grace That Transforms: Finding Freedom from Sin’s Shackles
Understanding Forgiveness, Repentance, and Justification in Christ. The Bible is God’s written word. God told people what to write down in the Bible. It is true and trustworthy. The Bible has two parts called the Old Testament and the New Testament. It also has smaller parts called books. There are 66 books in the Bible. The first book is called Genesis...
Strategies for Spiritual Growth: How to Move Forward When You Seem Stuck
We are instructed by God to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). But how does that work? As a kid, I grew taller and stronger just simply by existing. So why doesn't the same thing happen spiritually? Lack of spiritual progress can feel very frustrating. Why is it that we sometimes feel the same spiritually as we did long ago?...
Refusing to Wait for Heaven
Do I have to wait for heaven to receive blessings from Jesus? What if my life needs blessings right now? What did Jesus mean when he said he makes all things new? What if I refuse to wait? This book will change your entire perspective on life, salvation, and heaven...
A Grateful Reply: A guided journal of thanksgiving
This book includes several chapters designed to help guide you through a meditation on thanksgiving. In addition to these biblical teachings, you’ll also find sixty thoughts on Thanksgiving, one per page. Each thought begins with a Bible quote, collected from the Old and New Testaments, designed to spur your thinking...
Risking Leadership: Training Timothy for today’s church
Leadership is no simple task. To lead in a godly way involves a considerable amount of risk. Paul understood this truth when the Holy Spirit inspired him to write his first letter to his disciple, Timothy. By studying Timothy’s ministry (as recorded in Acts) and the instruction he received from Paul, we...
Illuminate: Bringing John's first letter to light
You are the light of the world. Do you believe it? Can you see evidence of it in your life? Perhaps a better question would be: Can others? We understand that life here is frustrating, broken, and confusing because we live in a system that is opposite to...
Purpose at the Park: A simple four-step community outreach guide
This book is an excellent resource to guide you through a simple plan to reach out to your local community. Based upon the acronym PARK, these weekly readings teach you how to Pray for the people you meet, Ask engaging questions, Recruit them to worship, and Keep On building a...
BEST SELLER: The Daily Devo - Volume 1
Are you struggling to make time with God in your life? One Bible verse, one paragraph of application, and a one-sentence prayer - These simple devotions are perfect to start off your day or finish it...
The Daily Devo - Volume 2
Thousands of people have already been blessed by the devotional materials in volume 1. Now add yourself to the list of those who enjoy volume 2. No more struggles trying to make time for God in your life. One Bible verse, one paragraph of application, and a one-sentence prayer - These simple devotions are perfect to...
Teaching Philosophy
When asked to identify the greatest commandment, Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Part of the way we love God with our mind is by...