Beyond Sunday: Living Out What We Hear
Here, we dig deeper into Scripture, reflect on what it means to live out God’s truth, and encourage one another to make sure what we believe is firmly rooted in His Word. Following Jesus is not only about showing up to church. It is about walking with Him every day of the week.
The heart of Beyond Sunday is simple:
To help you come home to God’s truth, carry it into your home, and live it out wherever you go.
Read along, think deeply, ask questions, and take your next step of faith. Together, we can be a church family that not only listens to God’s Word but lives it every day, beyond Sunday.
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You Don’t Need All the Answers to Start Growing
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“I Can’t” May Be the Beginning of Growth
Have you ever read a command in Scripture and thought, “I cannot do that”? Forgive the person who hurt you. Love your enemies. Consider the interests of others. Serve without seeking recognition. Stop living for yourself. If we are honest, those commands can feel...
Humility Is Stronger Than Pride
We sometimes confuse humility with weakness. We imagine a humble person never speaks firmly, takes responsibility, confronts wrong, or exercises leadership. We may think humility means having a low opinion of ourselves or allowing other people to mistreat us....
When Preferences Become Requirements
Every church has preferences. Some people prefer hymns. Others prefer newer worship songs. Some enjoy structured programs, while others prefer informal gatherings. We have preferences about schedules, decorations, preaching styles, ministries, and even the color of...
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Trust Are Not the Same Thing
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Mercy, Not More Time: Why We Cannot Repay God
The servant in Jesus' parable did not need a better payment plan. He needed mercy. So do we. An impossible debt Jesus told a story about a servant who owed a king ten thousand talents. This was not a debt he could eliminate by working harder, cutting expenses, or...
Stop Keeping Score: What Jesus Meant by Seventy Times Seven
Peter wanted to know when forgiveness could end. Jesus answered by taking away the scoreboard and calling His followers to a life shaped by mercy. Peter was still counting Peter's question sounds generous: "How often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?...
Church Discipline Is a Rescue Mission, Not a Firing Squad
The words “church discipline” can produce uncomfortable images. Some imagine public embarrassment, angry business meetings, or a church looking for an excuse to remove someone. That is not the pattern Jesus gives us in Matthew 18. Jesus describes a careful, patient...
You Can Win the Argument and Lose Your Brother
At the center of Jesus’ teaching about conflict is a phrase that changes the purpose of the entire conversation: “If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.”Matthew 18:15 ESV Jesus does not say, “You have won the argument.” He does not say, “You have proven...
Is It Sin, or Is It Something I Just Don’t Like?
Jesus begins His instructions in Matthew 18 with an important condition: “If your brother sins against you…”Matthew 18:15 ESV That word “sins” matters. Jesus is not telling us to confront someone every time we feel irritated, overlooked, disappointed, or...