Blueprint for a New Testament Church Archives

Talented but Distracted? 5 Keys to Running the Christian Race

October 30, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

A runner in a white shirt, beret, and cut-off trousers glances toward baskets of fruit beside a dusty country road, illustrating distraction in the Christian race.

Talented but distracted? Discover 5 keys from 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 to running the Christian race with discipline and focus. Read now and run to win.

All Things to All Men: How Far Is Too Far to Reach the Lost?

October 23, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

A man crosses a wooden bridge toward a crowded city beneath a sign reading ‘Under the law to Christ,’ 1 Corinthians 9:21.

Paul became all things to all men, but not without limits. See where Scripture draws the line in reaching the lost, and why the job is yours too. Read more.

Woe Is Me If I Preach Not: What Really Drives a Faithful Pastor

October 15, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

A pastor preaches from an open Bible at a wooden pulpit as warm sunlight streams into a simple church sanctuary.

Paul had every right to be paid, and he refused. What drives a man to preach when it costs him everything?

Should Pastors Be Paid? What 1 Corinthians 9 Teaches

October 9, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

Pastor in a suit standing between a private jet and a shepherd leading his sheep toward a cross on a hill at sunset

Private jets on one side, empty pantries on the other. What does 1 Corinthians 9 actually say about caring for your pastor?

Yes, I Am My Brother’s Keeper: End Loneliness

October 5, 2026September 17, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

An older man mentoring a younger man in a church fellowship setting, demonstrating spiritual care and community connection

Cain asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” with a shrug and a heart turned inward. His answer—a refusal to care—led to isolation and murder. But if you’ve trusted Christ, you’ve been given a new identity: keeper of your brothers and sisters. Discover how Paul’s radical sacrifice and Jesus’s Two Greatest Commandments transform the loneliness epidemic into genuine, costly, community-building love. Learn what it really means to answer yes—and watch what happens when you do.

Spiritual Vigilance and Christian Freedom: The Cost of Maturity

October 5, 2026September 10, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

A mature Christian man pauses in contemplation at a church doorway, aware that a younger believer watches from behind—illustrating the weight of spiritual example.

Your freedom in Christ is real. But when someone fragile in faith is watching you exercise it, that freedom comes with a hidden cost. Discover what spiritual maturity truly requires—and why vigilance matters more than liberty.

You’re Free—So Why Are You Still Afraid?

October 5, 2026September 3, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

Four panels showing modern Christian struggles with anxiety: late-night phone scrolling, wrestling with Scripture, praying in darkness, and solitude in church

Over half of young Christians struggle with anxiety. Discover why you’re free in Christ yet living in fear—and how to break the contradiction.

If God Is Your Father, Why Are You Still Afraid?

October 5, 2026August 27, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

Man facing anxiety surrounded by chains labeled with false lords—success, approval, control, security, what people think

Fear doesn’t have the final word in a Christian’s life. Discover how belonging to God as your Father breaks the chains of false masters and gives you true peace.

Claiming to Love God While Neglecting His Church

October 5, 2026August 20, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

Split-frame image: Left shows a person resting at home with a distant church steeple visible through the window; right shows a group gathered and entering a white church building at sunset. Illustrates the tension between personal faith and communal church commitment.

You say you love God. But your actions tell the real story. Jesus didn’t ask how you felt about Him—He asked if you’d obey. Discover why claiming to love God while neglecting His church doesn’t add up, and what genuine love for God actually looks like.

Why Your Child Needs Your Authority More Than Your Permission

October 5, 2026August 14, 2026 by Johnathan Hester

Father and child having a conversation on a path, representing parental authority and guidance

Your child doesn’t need unlimited permission. They need your steady leadership rooted in God’s design. Discover what 1 Corinthians 7 reveals about parental authority as love, not control.