Travis Agnew's Blog, page 34

Don’t Die Before Living

Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 – None of us can escape that our lives will end, but we can do something about how we take advantage of the opportunities given. Don’t overlook God’s gifts along the way.

Why Righteousness Seems So Elusive

No matter how hard we try, we always seem to come up short in our attempts to live rightly before God. Maybe it is because the righteousness we seek cannot be earned.

The Bible’s Heroes Aren’t Role Models

The Bible tells amazing accounts of how ordinary people did extraordinary things, but it also informs us of their struggles. While these men and women weren't perfect, they looked to another who provided the strength we all needed.

Teach Us to Pray

Prayer is not an emergency hotline only to dial when we get in trouble; it is an ongoing connection with our Father so we can stay in step with His Son. If we want to learn how to pray well, we best go learn from Jesus.

Addressing Anxiety

Everyone suffers from some level of anxiety in their lives. Discover what Scripture clarifies to address our feelings when we are overwhelmed.

When Life’s Not Fair

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 – When we see the ungodly flourish and the godly struggle, we might question God’s standard of fairness. Part of trusting God is acknowledging that we may not understand why certain things happen.

Fuge 2024 Recap (Ridgecrest Week 5)

The theme for Fuge 2024 was "Revival Generation." My hope and prayer is that this generation of students will experience a great spiritual awakening in these days.

Evaluate Your Parents’ Marriage Before Starting Your Own

To have a healthy marriage, you need to evaluate how healthy your parents’ relationship was in your home growing up. This process might be the single issue that starts your marriage with the greatest potential to finish well.

Don’t Belittle Teenage Disciples

Teenagers get a bad rap in our society for being self-absorbed, technologically fixated, and unwillingly sacrificial. In our churches, we must not expect less from our students who desire to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Created By Him and For Him

We were made by God, and we were made for God. Whenever we forget that truth, we find ourselves in all types of trouble.