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What Demons Do (And Why It Matters for Your Monday)

When we talk about spiritual growth, we usually think Bible reading, prayer, church, maybe Christian books or podcasts. We don’t usually think demons. But if we take Jesus seriously, we have to take the spiritual realm seriously too. In Luke 4:31–37, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue when a man with a demonic spirit starts shouting at Him. Jesus rebukes…

What Is Life All About? (For Grads… and the Rest of Us)

It’s Grad Sunday, so it’s natural to talk about the future: college, jobs, plans, dreams. But underneath all of that is a bigger question every one of us has to answer—whether you’re 18 or 80: What is my life actually for? If we don’t know the answer, we’ll inevitably live for less than we were made for—like using a chainsaw…

Not This Time, Satan!

What Jesus’ Temptation Means for Your Life Right NowLuke 4:1–15 You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Not today, Satan.” Luke 4 gives us the ultimate version of that moment—Jesus face-to-face with the devil in the wilderness. But this scene isn’t just Bible trivia. It’s one of the most important moments in Jesus’ ministry, and it speaks directly into your battles with…