Travis Agnew's Blog, page 4

The Only Person Who Can Take You Out of the Game

Even the most gifted person can ruin their own progress when character can’t keep up with talent. True success isn’t about how fast you can run but about having the integrity to finish well without tripping yourself up.

Homosexuality & Holiness

Our culture pressures us to celebrate homosexuality as acceptable, but Scripture reveals it as a distortion of God’s design. The gospel calls us not only to resist sin but to pursue holiness through the transforming power of Christ.

Plead on Behalf of Others

Esther 8:1-17 – Esther’s position insulated her from the opposition to God’s people, but she couldn’t sit idly or stay silent. We ought to plead on behalf of others when they cannot protect themselves.

Forgiven to Forgive

Jesus tells a story (Matthew 18:21-35) that exposes both the shocking grace of God and the tragic irony of an unforgiving heart. If we truly grasp the weight of our forgiven debt, we will be compelled to extend forgiveness to those who have wronged us.

How Phones Shape Our Souls

Your phone is shaping you. Every buzz, swipe, and scroll forms habits, cravings, and even your identity. Technology promises godlike power, but it always falls short. Discipleship involves refusing to be shaped by our screens and instead renewing our minds by God’s Word.

Confronting the Right Way

Confrontation is never easy, but avoiding it only makes matters worse. Jesus gave us a better way—start private, bring a partner if needed, and involve a group if necessary—rather than passing gossip or posting online.

Sexuality & Sanctification

Our culture equates sexuality with identity, but Scripture teaches that sexuality is meant to be lived under God’s authority for His glory. Holiness in this area is not about restriction but about freedom in Christ.

Digging a Hole for Yourself

Esther 7:1-10 – Haman’s rage consumed him, and his plot backfired in dramatic fashion. Unchecked anger not only harms others, but it also destroys us.

Phone Rhythms for Families

Phones promise connection, but often they steal presence. Our kids don’t just need us to give them boundaries—they need us to model them. By creating phone-free zones in daily life, you give your family the gift of attention in an always-on world.

Discipleship 101

Being a disciple isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about following Jesus closely and helping others do the same. Discipleship is simpler than we make it; it just takes commitment.