Jesus Our Great High Priest: Access to God Like Never Before Jesus our great High Priest—this truth from Hebrews 7:23–28 reshapes everything about how we connect with God. In the Old Testament, priests served as mediators between God and His people. They offered sacrifices, declared blessings, and stood in the gap. But even the best…

Jesus is Greater Than Moses: Why Our Focus Must Shift Jesus is greater than Moses—that’s the bold declaration found in Hebrews 3:1-6, and it’s still just as radical today as it was for the early Jewish believers who first read it. Moses was revered as the lawgiver, prophet, and spiritual father of Israel. But the…

Bearing One Another’s Burdens: How to Live Out Jesus’ Words Bearing one another’s burdens is at the heart of Christian living. In Galatians 6:2, Paul urges us to “carry each other’s burdens.” By doing so, we fulfill the law of Christ. Jesus calls us to actively support each other, not just in times of crisis…

Breaking Dysfunction: One Anothering in the Church Breaking dysfunction in the church begins with understanding the power of connection. Jesus prayed in John 17:20-21 that His followers would be one, just as He and the Father are one. Yet, when we become disconnected, dysfunction sets in. Dysfunction occurs when something fails to operate as it…

One Anothering: The Foundation of Biblical Community One anothering is not just a biblical suggestion—it’s a command that defines the life of the Church. In a world where loneliness is a public health crisis, the call to live in deep, mutual relationship with one another has never been more urgent. The New Testament contains 59…

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…