Breaking Selfishness: How Radical Generosity Transforms the Church Breaking selfishness is hard. Selfishness is a vortex, constantly pulling us inward, making life about what we can gain. But the gospel calls us to something different. As the church, we look up in worship to a selfless God—the Father who gives His Son, the Son who…

Church Is More Than a Building The church is family. However, for much of my life, I would have defined church as a building or an event that happens on Sundays and Wednesdays. But if we are being precise, you don’t go to church—you go to be with your church. Just like you wouldn’t say,…

Be. Become. Do. – A Conversation on Discipleship Discipleship is the lifelong journey of following Jesus—being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. It’s more than just attending church or learning theology; it’s about allowing Jesus to transform every part of our lives. Recently, we had a conversation at Open Door Church…

Living Out Your Faith: Do What Jesus Did How can we do what Jesus did? Francis Chan has a great illustration that explains how Christians justify disobedience. Imagine telling your kids to clean their room. They don’t get credit for thinking about it, talking about it, or even singing about it—they only get credit if…

Becoming Like Jesus: Discipleship in Daily Life The most important thing God gets out of your life is the person you become. — Dallas Willard Following the Right Example If you paid any attention to college football this year, you may have heard about the quarterback from Nebraska, Dylan Raiola. He gained notoriety because he…

Are you too busy doing for Jesus that you forget to simply be with Him? In this post, we explore the foundation of discipleship—being with Jesus before anything else. Learn why intimacy with Christ is essential, how distraction steals your faith, and practical ways to prioritize His presence through Sabbath and prayer. Discover how to…

BIBLICAL MARRIAGE PRINCIPLES: Relationship Habits from the Sermon on the Mount A marriage built on biblical principles is one of the most rewarding yet challenging relationships we can have. Unfortunately, statistics show that many couples struggle to maintain their commitment. In Oklahoma, the divorce rate is the second highest in the nation, and many couples…