With every new year comes an opportunity for new growth. Productivity gurus flood YouTube with help for tracking your habits, setting new goals, and journaling your progress. But the question that no random YouTuber could answer for you is this, “What should I do in 2026?” That’s a question that you need to answer. And as a Christian, your answer to that question should please God. I review four questions you can ask yourself to help determine what God wants from you in this new year.

Should we view our church as an organism or as an organization? How you define the church will decide how you participate in it. So, let's give some careful thought to how the church should function.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can reach me at josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

Christians believe that Jesus is worth more than every good thing in their lives combined. He is the source of every good thing! So what do we are found guilty of leaving Jesus in the attic during our Christmas celebrations? Of course, Jesus should be front and center, but sometimes our attempts to rectify this problem reveal a serious lack of faith. Let's consider how to enjoy both the Giver and His gifts.

Saying "thank you" is more than a polite gesture. Gratitude rearranges our hearts and sets us on the path of life.

Christians listen to a ton of preaching. Every Sunday, we gather with the people of God to hear His Word proclaimed. So are we good at listening to it? Let's think together about how we should listen to the preached Word.

Few people set out to be proud, but no person escapes pride's grasp. We are sinners. By definition, pride is our road block to obedience to God. What is humility and what does it look like in practice?

Should Christians have fun? The answer would seem obvious. “Yes, they should!” But why do we sometimes feel a tinge of guilt when having fun? From where does that guilt come and is it justified? These are the questions that I attempt to answer on this episode of Westside Unscripted.

In this episode, we build on last week’s discussion of theological triage to define what Christian liberty really means in practice. Using Romans 14 as our anchor, we explore how believers navigate the many gray areas of life—music, schooling, holidays, entertainment, modesty, and more—where Scripture does not give explicit commands. We also look at the dynamic between the strong and weak brother, unpacking how conscience, love, and humility must guide our choices. Along the way, we discuss how genuine liberty aims for unity that glorifies God with one voice.