Living Small in a Big Kingdom

The world tells you to go big. Build a big life. Big house, big career, big reputation, big platform. Make your mark. Leave your legacy. Live large, man! But Jesus said His kingdom works differently. * The first shall be last. (Matthew 19:30) * And whosoever of you will be the

The Blessing of Boredom

Are your kids are complaining they're bored? Good. Don't fix it. Boredom is where creativity lives. It's where imagination grows. It's where children learn to entertain themselves instead of demanding to be entertained every waking minute. We've raised a generation of kids who can't sit in a car for twenty

Notice and Do Something

I know...you've read the marriage books. All the authors said "schedule a date night" – "take your wife out to dinner and a movie" – "plan alone time, without the kids" – fair enough, I get all of that. But sir, your wife is going to need a bit more than dinner

Stop Performing for God

If you're saved, stop trying to earn something you already have. If you're saved - you're already forgiven. Already justified by faith. Already sealed unto the day of redemption. Already His child. Already have a home in heaven. It's impossible for you to make God love you more by increasing

When God Says No

It is important to teach our kids to pray. However, God may answer them differently than they expect. Their goldfish might die. Their friend could move away. Grandma may not get better. So, how do you explain that to a child who believes God can do anything? You simply tell

The Dinner Table Advantage

Here's the most underrated parenting tool in your house – your dinner table! Not family devotions—look, they matter a lot. Not homeschooling or Christian schooling—although both of them can be a great blessing. It's actually your dinner table. That ordinary piece of furniture where your family gathers to sit

When Your Heroes Compromise

Many grew up watching Kirk Cameron. Growing Pains was considered wholesome entertainment, and when Kirk got saved, it seemed like a real victory for the Kingdom. Here was a Hollywood actor taking a stand for Christ. Christians cheered for him. Now he's questioning whether hell is eternal. Leaning toward annihilationism—

Raising Soft Sons in a Hard World

The world will tell you to raise your sons to be tough. Independent. Self-sufficient. To never show weakness, never cry, never need anyone. That's not biblical manhood. That's just pride with muscles. Yes, teach your boys to be strong. But teach them that real strength is carrying someone else's burden.

Why We Don't Do Santa

Every December, we get the question. Sometimes it's genuine curiosity, sometimes it's thinly veiled criticism. "You really don't do Santa?" No, we don't. And before you roll your eyes, hear me out. I'm not out to judge your family's Christmas traditions. But for us, it came down to something simple:

You're Discipling Someone

Whether you signed up for it or not, someone is learning how to be a Christian by watching you. Your kids. That new believer at church. Your coworkers who know you're a Christian. The question isn't if you're discipling. It's what you're teaching them about Jesus.

The Holy Spirit Isn't Your Life Coach

Somewhere along the way, we started treating the Holy Spirit like a divine GPS—punch in what we want, wait for turn-by-turn directions to our dreams. But the Holy Spirit is not here to help you accomplish your agenda. He's here to conform you to Christ's image, and sometimes that

When Your Kids Aren't Watching

Your children learn more from what you DO - when you think they're not paying attention - than from any family devotion you'll ever lead. The snarky comment you made about the neighbor. How you talked about your boss on the drive home. Whether you opened your Bible this morning

66 Books = 1 King

OLD TESTAMENT - Jesus CONCEALED * Genesis isn't just about creation - it's about THE CREATOR * Exodus isn't just about deliverance - it's about THE DELIVERER * Leviticus isn't just about sacrifice - it's about THE SACRIFICE * Numbers isn't just about wandering - it's about THE WAY in the wilderness * Deuteronomy isn't

What Does the Bible Say About Revenge?

When Innocent Blood Cries Out Charlie Kirk is dead. Assassinated on September 10, 2025. A man who boldly proclaimed Jesus on college campuses—gone. Pastor Benjamin Francis—shot to death September 14th. Pastor Felipe Asencio—killed in his home on September 16th. Your heart screams for justice. Your flesh wants

Why Do People Know Right From Wrong Without the Bible?

Have you ever wondered why an atheist gets angry when someone steals from him? Why does someone who's never opened a Bible still feel guilty when they lie? The answer changes everything you thought you knew about judgment and morality. The Unwritten Law You Can't Escape In Romans 2:14-15,

Can You Bribe God? The Answer Will Terrify You

Someday you're going to die. This is a fact of life. And when you stand before God, that fat bank account, that church title, that influencer status? Worthless. The Judge Who Can't Be Bought Romans 2:11 drops this bomb: "For there is no respect of persons with God." Let

Do You Give God Your Leftovers?

The Question That Changes Everything People wake up early for work. Stay late for the bonus. Dress sharp for their boss. Give 110% when there's competition. But God? He gets our tired Sunday morning hour—if we're not too exhausted. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,

Do Good Works Send You to Hell?

The Deception That Damns You've heard it a thousand times: "I'm a good person. God will let me into heaven." This is the deadliest lie ever believed. Romans 2:6 warns: "Who will render to every man according to his deeds" Here's the shocking truth: You're not saved by works

Why Doesn't God Punish Sin Immediately? The Answer Will Shock You

Every weekend, millions mock God. Every year, a million babies die in the womb. Every day, evil seems to prosper. So why doesn't God do something about it? The answer isn't what you think. God's Patience Has a Purpose Romans 2:4 reveals the truth: "Or despisest thou the riches

You Don't Have to Clean Up Your Life to Be Saved: The Truth About Repentance

The Lie That's Sending People to Hell Someone told you that you need to "repent of your sins" to be saved. The question you should ask them is: * How many of my sins do I need to repent of to be saved? * Do I need to repent from all of

Do You Have to Repent to Be Saved?

The Shocking Truth Most Churches Won't Tell You Imagine you're drowning. Someone throws you a life preserver, but you refuse to let go of the anchor dragging you down. That's exactly what happens when people want Jesus to take them to heaven, but won't repent! Jesus made it crystal clear:

Can Good People Go to Heaven?

The Question Everyone Asks But Nobody Wants Answered You've never killed anyone. You help your neighbors. You're a decent person. Surely that counts for something with God, right? Romans 2:1 destroys this comfort zone: "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest

Fountain vs Faucet

There's a big difference between a fountain and a faucet? A faucet needs pipes, pressure, and a water source. Not so with a fountain spring. The fountain is the source! Remember, Jesus is not a faucet of blessing – He’s the FOUNTAIN of blessing! Jesus doesn’t channel life – He

Limited Cabins Remain for Family Camp – October 13-16, 2025

Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2nd Annual Family Camp! Mark your calendars for October 13-16 and get ready for an incredible weekend of preaching, fellowship, and fun at our 2nd Annual Family Camp! After the amazing success of last year's inaugural event, we're thrilled to

23 Sins in Romans 1 That Prove You Can't Fix Yourself

The List God Gave That Destroys Human Pride Romans 1:29-32 contains a devastating list of 23 sins that fill the human heart. Not some people. Not bad people. All people who push God away. "Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit,