Let me begin with this simple truth:
If we truly lived out the teachings of Jesus Christ, we would be radically different from the world around us. Our lives would shine with such love, grace, and compassion that our communities couldn’t help but take notice. We wouldn’t just raise the bar—we would be the standard for love in action. Let’s explore three powerful areas where this kind of transformation can begin.
In the Home
Imagine what our homes would look like if we loved our spouses the way Christ loves the church—sacrificially, unconditionally, and without reservation.
As someone shaped by the pain of divorce, I know firsthand how brokenness can change a person. That season of my life forced me to take a hard look at who I really was. Even during the days when people praised my Bible knowledge and saw me as a strong man of faith, I carried pride, stubbornness, and a harsh judgmental spirit.
But going from a husband to just a parent changed everything. From the first moment I held my daughter, something in me softened. By God’s grace, she’s rarely seen me angry. That’s not because I’m perfect—but because I’m learning. Learning to love better. Learning to lead with humility.
To anyone who’s married or hopes to be: if you want to be the best spouse you can be, look no further than Scripture. It’s the most powerful relationship guide you’ll ever read.
At Work
Your workplace is one of the greatest mission fields you’ll ever step into. It’s where most of us spend the majority of our time. So why not let it be a place where our faith isn’t just spoken, but lived?
What if you showed up with a joyful attitude, worked with excellence, and treated your coworkers with respect—even when no one else did? Think of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. They stood out—not just because of their faith, but because of their character, work ethic, and integrity.
Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
So let me ask: how would your work change if you saw every task as an offering to God?
In Our Friendships
This one’s personal—and maybe it is for you too. I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a shy loner. I tend to do life with a small, close circle of friends. They’re different from me, they challenge me, and they help me grow.
But here’s the truth: friendships require effort. They demand time, selflessness, and vulnerability. If you’re a friend of mine and you’ve felt distant, I’ll own that. I’m working on it—and I want to do better.
If we commit to growing in these areas—at home, at work, and in our relationships—we won’t just be better people.
We’ll be difference-makers.
We’ll be hope-bringers.
We’ll be light in the darkest places.
And honestly—who wouldn’t want to be part of a community that loves first, loves deep, and loves without strings attached?
Let’s not grow weary in doing good. Let’s be the ones who keep showing up, keep loving hard, and keep pointing people to the One who first loved us.
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