The UnSafe Bible

In the game of hide and seek, there's a seeker and then a ton of people who are hiding. The way the hiders win is if the seekers never find them! When I was younger, I remember having to get super creative to ensure I won as a hider, and most of the time it still wasn't enough… Today, Pastor Ken says there's nowhere you can hide from the Lord on judgment day. He'll find everyone who's against Him! Therefore, you must be ready and have a relationship with Him so you can be in His presence for eternity!

At a soccer match, the field is reserved for the players. It would be weird if someone from the crowd was on there, and yet it happens all the time. They must get security to get the fans off the field, and usually those people end up spending a night in jail. Today, Pastor Ken says the people in the book of Zephaniah disqualified themselves from entering the temple of God because of their actions. You have full access to God if you believe! He sent His Son so you can have a relationship with Him!

Have you ever tried to go on a diet? The thing that always breaks a diet is the compromises that are made in between. You see, once you break a rule once, it becomes easier to break it again in the future! In today's message, Pastor Ken warns you against the trap of the enemy. He'll tell you that it's okay to compromise and do a “little” sin once, but that's a slippery slope to go down. Trust in God's goodness and stand firm in His ways for your life. God's ways are eternal, while the ways of this world are fleeting.

Can we all agree that it's easy to be persuaded to do anything? I mean, think of the last time you were with your friends and did something just because everyone else was! Today, Pastor Ken says you must be wary of falling into the world's trap and becoming like the world. It seems tempting, but everything the world promises will all come crashing down. True fulfillment is found in Jesus. He's the only one who takes away all sin and shame. He loves you and is seeking a relationship with you!

Have you ever received something you knew you didn't deserve? I recently got married, and well, a lot of people wanted to bless my wife and me as we stepped into this new covenant together. There were plenty of gifts that we got that we didn't deserve! We felt extremely loved by everyone! In today's message, Pastor Ken says in the last days God will show His mercy, but also show how powerful He is. He'll judge those who need to be judged, but if you choose to follow Him, you'll live with Him for eternity!

I remember when I was younger, I constantly pushed back on what my parents would tell me to do. Back then, the things I pushed back on felt silly to follow. Now, as I look back on my childhood, I realize all the things my parents were trying to teach me were for my benefit in the long run, not just in the moment! In today's message, Pastor Ken says the book of Zephaniah will call you out in a lot of things, but it's because God sees the eternal perspective. Trust His wisdom and guidance today!

There's something truly amazing about what Jesus has done for us. He didn't have to come to this earth or experience the suffering we face. He didn't have to take our place on the cross, but He chose to. Jesus willingly sacrificed Himself for all who believe in Him and confess Him as the Son of God. Today, Pastor Ken wants you to know that you can become part of God's family, too. You don't have to face this world alone, because the Savior of the universe desires a personal relationship with you.

If you knew something terrible was about to happen, a natural disaster or a public accident, wouldn't you do everything in your power to warn people and help save them? Many have heard of the rapture, but few truly understand what comes afterward. That's why in today's message, Pastor Ken urges you to share the gospel with the world, to encourage them to be saved, and let people know that time is short. A day is coming when it will be too late to warn others, and no one wants to be left behind.

As Christians, we are called to be in the world, but not of it. Yet many believers still find themselves in situations they have no business being in, through the media we consume or the social environments we place ourselves in. When we spend too much time in worldly spaces or constantly consume secular content, we become more susceptible to temptation and, over time, desensitized to sin. That's why in today's message, Pastor Ron reminds you to stay grounded in the Lord, even while living in the world.

Have you ever had one of those days when you're left alone with thoughts of your past life? Maybe you lived shackled by old habits or felt stuck with no one to turn to. If that's you today, Pastor Ken wants you to know that you are not alone. Jesus Christ came into this world, died for your sins, and promises to be with you always. Through every storm and season of hardship, Jesus Christ remains faithful and will carry you through every struggle. Trust in Jesus Christ.

In this life, many people live in a worldly way. Before we came to Christ, many of us lived the same way, indulging in our own wants and desires. But when we come to Christ and offer Him our hearts, He frees us from those burdens. He removes the shackles from our wrists and sets us free. So why would we ever want to return to those chains? Today, Pastor Ken encourages you to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord. Leave the past in the past, and look forward to your relationship with Jesus.

We live in a world where having an unpopular opinion often means being told you're wrong. Now more than ever, the Word of God and those who follow Christ are met with opposition because it stands against what many believe. But today, Pastor Ken encourages you to hold fast to the Word of God. Place your trust in it, and you'll see time and time again that Scripture proves true. And one day, Jesus will return for all who believe in Him, who place their faith in Him, and who confess His name.

Faith isn't always easy to demonstrate. Many people place their trust in ideas, believing that people are good or that there's something more beyond this life, yet they struggle to trust what they cannot see. But, there comes a moment when each of us must make a decision: Will we choose this world and its temporary things, or will we choose what is eternal? In today's message, Pastor Ken encourages you to make that decision and choose Christ. Place your faith in Jesus and allow Him to show you the way.

It's amazing how, before we met Christ, many of us believed we were good people. But the reality is that in a sinful world, with an inherent tendency toward sin, we fall far short of God's standard. When we truly understand what sin is and how it separates us from God, we realize we miss the mark completely. That's why Jesus came into this world: to save us from our sin and to take our place on the cross. Today, Pastor Ken reminds you that when you accept the grace of Jesus, you are made new and fully forgiven in Christ.

As parents, we know that not everything our children ask for will benefit them. Sometimes we have to say no, even when they don't understand it, because we're looking out for their future. In the same way, God does this with us. He knows our hearts, our wants, and our needs, but sometimes the things we desire aren't what's best for us. That's why Pastor Ken wants us to know that no matter how God answers our prayers, we can always trust Him to bring what is good for our future into our lives.

Tunnel vision happens to everyone. It's when you get so locked in on one problem, goal, or outcome, that you miss everything else that really matters—your relationships, your perspective on work and life, and even what God might be doing around you. You focus on what you think needs to get done and lose sight of the bigger picture. Today, Pastor Ken encourages you to lift your eyes, look beyond yourself, and pay attention to the people around you and the work God is doing in them. 

Have you ever looked around at the world and wondered what God is doing? You see hurt, loneliness, hate, and pain everywhere, and you start asking, “Why doesn't God do something about this?” You're not alone. The prophet Habakkuk asked those same questions when he saw the injustice around him. Today, Pastor Ken points out a powerful truth: when your heart and attitude are right, you can bring your honest questions to God—and doing that can be an act of worship.

Have you ever dabbled in learning an instrument, eager at first, only to quit after a short time? Or worked out for a week or two, bought the gear, maybe even posted about it—but never built a real routine? It's understandable; we've all been there. But… have you ever truly gone all in with God's Word? Today, Pastor Ken challenges you to not just read the Scriptures, but to dive all the way in, making His Word essential to your life by actually applying it.

Have you ever had to slam on the brakes and take a sudden exit because you realized you were headed in the wrong direction? Sometimes life calls for that same kind of move. You have to stop, admit you've gone your own way, and turn around to get back on track before it's too late. Today, Pastor Ken challenges you to be part of the change culture desperately needs, by not going your way, but traveling on God's way—and watching Him go to work through you.

God's judgment is real, and it's coming. When we refuse to turn toward God and the forgiveness He offers, judgment becomes unavoidable. That's what happened in the time of the prophet Nahum, when the nation of Assyria remained proud and unrepentant, so God brought them down. Today, Pastor Ken offers you a sober reminder: judgment isn't just a past reality—it's a future one. Now is your time to turn to God, to receive His mercy while it's still being offered. 

No matter what you've done in your past—no matter how bad it feels—God offers forgiveness. The lies you've told, the people you've hated, the hurt you've caused—all of it can be forgiven when you bring it to God. Through Jesus, His death, and His resurrection, forgiveness is complete and unconditional. There are no strings attached. Today, Pastor Ken encourages you to stop carrying those old ghosts and bring them honestly to God, trusting that He will forgive you fully.

Next time you have a few moments at home, why don't you go room to room and take a mental inventory of what you have? How much of it have you used in the last year? Last three years? Are there things you've never used? It can be easy to collect and hoard, only to complain about the lack of storage space. Do you really need that extra climate-controlled storage room down the street? Today, Pastor Ken challenges you to consider storing up treasures in heaven, rather than a bunch of junk here on earth.

It's easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of modern news. It seems every article, every station, every talk show… they are all talking about the latest political scandal, or person to cancel. Everything they report makes you think, “What has this world come to?” Well, in today's message, Pastor Ken gives you a little hope. If God could make Ninevah repent and fall so easily, don't you think He can change hearts in society? News outlets are in the business of fear, but God's in the business of transformation.

Don't you just love it when all goes according to plan? You're preparing for guests to come over for a dinner party, and every dish gets served warm and unburnt… amazing! Well, plans are great to make, but don't often get executed perfectly. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that life will throw you plenty of curveballs, and the best thing you can do is rely on the Lord and stay flexible. Don't get too obsessed with the plans you create, but rather become obsessed with the plans God makes.

The other day, I got a gift from someone, and I wasn't expecting it. They gave me a large sum of money, and I felt so unworthy of it. They did it all out of love! In today's message, Pastor Ken says we're nothing without the mercy of God. He sent His Son to die for your sins. He loves you and wants a relationship with you. The only way that happens is through the blood of Jesus! He takes away all the sins of the world and gives you access to God that you couldn't have without Him. Rest in God's mercy today!

Have you ever watched a movie with someone who wasn't locked in on it? Whether it be on their phone or talking with the people around them, it's annoying when someone's full attention isn't focused on the thing in front of them. Today, Pastor Ken says God wants your full attention to be on him in every circumstance. You must trust Him through everything! To trust Him, you must build a relationship with Him. You can't trust someone you don't know! Read scripture and converse with Him today!

I have a large family, so when we eat dinner, it's usually an all-out brawl. I remember one time I placed my plate behind me to start a conversation and turned around to find all my food gone because someone had eaten it! It would be funny if someone told me, “You're full because I'm full.” In today's message, Pastor Ken makes it clear that you're not a Christian just because your family is. You must make an active decision to follow Jesus! It would be strange if just because your parents believe you also believe.

When you're a sports fan, you have a choice of which team you want to follow and cheer for. Don't be like me and pick the one team that's constantly losing with very minimal times I can cheer! Today, Pastor Ken says there are only two teams you can be on. You can choose the enemy or the Lord. Can I attempt to convince you to be on God's side? God is for you. He'll always win the battle against the enemy and will never put you in a situation you can't handle. Choose to be on the winning side today!

Have you ever been to a sports game in the wrong stadium? I once went to a game where I was a fan of the visiting team. It was scary cause I felt like I didn't belong. Every time I wanted to cheer, I was cheering internally (as an introvert like me would). Today, Pastor Ken says anyone working against God is working for the devil. You might feel like a fan visiting an opposing team's home stadium because the enemy owns this world. Be a light in the darkness and fight the lies of the enemy, saying to be silent.

When you're a child, everything your parents tell you to do seems like micromanaging. What you don't realize is that all they're doing is trying to benefit you in the long run! They know things about life that you don't know! In today's message, Pastor Ken says God's plan always wins out. Because God is all-knowing, He's able to guide you to where you need to be. He knows all the ways you'll thrive and will put you in situations you never thought you'd be in! Trust in His plan for your life today!

If you've watched a basketball game, then you'll know that when a player falls, everyone goes to pick him up. That's what being a team is all about. Today, Pastor Ken says if you fall, Christ will always pick you back up. In life, there are moments when you'll feel bad about yourself, but in those moments, you must remind yourself that Jesus is the reason you can stand confidently. He gives you strength beyond all understanding. When you fall, because you will, Christ will be the first one to pick you up.

As we look around, we see chaos everywhere. It seems like there's a different war every week! When there is lying and corruption involved, of course, chaos will ensue. Today, Pastor Ken says the only person who can save this world is Jesus. Without Christ, we're broken, but with Him we're redeemed. Rest in your relationship with Jesus today! He loves you and desires to be close to you. Even through your flaws, Jesus wants a relationship with you so He can fill your doubts with love and grace.

When people are fans of a celebrity, they'll often think that they know them personally when all they know is what's given to them on the internet! There's no personal relationship because they don't share life with them! Today, Pastor Ken says a lot of people think they have a relationship with God when they've never had a conversation with Him. You can't have a relationship with someone you've never talked to! Don't assume your relationship with Christ; seek out a deep relationship with Him.

When a child disobeys their parents, the best thing a parent can do is discipline them, especially if it's a repetitive thing! Today, Pastor Ken says if you actively choose to disobey God, He'll discipline you, but it's to bring you back to Him. Like a GPS, God will always point you back to what your destination should be. He knows what's best for you and will always guide you back to His plan if you choose another path. Trust in His will for your life today. It's far better than anything you could dream or imagine!

When I applied to college, I applied to a lot of schools and only got accepted into two. This was most likely because of my grades in High School, but I do feel like God was pointing me to a place where I could grow in Him the most. In today's message, Pastor Ken says you're accepted by God, and you're free from the bondage of sin through His Son's blood. It's because of Jesus that you're free. God loved you so much that He sent His Son as a sacrifice so you could have eternity with Him! 

If you've ever used a GPS, you know that if you go off the route, it reroutes you to a new direction and tries to get you to your destination. If you're like me, you fight the GPS and think you know better, but in the end, it always takes longer than it should to get to the destination. In today's message, Pastor Ken says Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Him! When you choose other things, God points you back to grace and brings you back to Him.

Have you ever felt like your failures are so big that God couldn't possibly take you back? Today, Pastor Ken walks straight into that fear with Israel's desperate question: after blowing it this badly, what can we do to fix things with God? Their first answers expose total spiritual ignorance, offering bigger sacrifices, rivers of oil, even their own children, anything but the one thing He actually wants. You can't fix the relationship by “doing more.” He wants a heart that walks humbly wherever He guides it.

Have you ever realized Jesus calls every believer, no matter how long you've walked with Him, one of His “little ones?” Today, Pastor Ken brings the weight of that tender name right next to the fiercest warning in Scripture: cause one of these little ones who trust Me to stumble, and it would be better for you to have a millstone tied around your neck and be dropped into the sea. That's how seriously Jesus guards even the youngest believer. Anyone who tricks a believer into sin is playing with fire.

Have you ever wondered why God would drag mountains and the foundations of the earth into court as witnesses against His own people? Today, Pastor Ken opens Micah and shows you the heartbreak behind the indictment. The Creator stands up, calls the unchanging rocks to listen, and asks Israel, “My people, what did I ever do to wear you out?” After every miracle, every mercy, they still walked away like He was the problem. He's wounded because the ones He carried still refuse to follow His instruction.

Have you ever tried to bargain with God like He owes you something if you just behave better? Today, Pastor Ken makes it crystal clear: you can't entice, manipulate, or enforce anything on a God who needs nothing and holds all power. He made the covenant with Israel, and He's the one who keeps it, not them, not you. Your good days don't make Him love you more, your worst days don't make Him love you less. His love isn't a deal you negotiate; it's a promise He enforces all by Himself.

Have you ever heard the enemy whispering that you're still missing something Jesus didn't give you? Today, Pastor Ken describes how absolutely nothing can rip you out of God's love in Christ Jesus. Nothing. The One who holds you has already crushed every power that tries to tell you otherwise. Satan wants you chasing peace in a thousand places, but Jesus is the source, and if you have Him, you already have everything you need. If you have Him, you're not lacking one single thing. 

Have you ever looked back at the version of you that first said yes to Jesus? Today, Pastor Ken paints the picture of brand-new believers just weeks after the tribulation, totally on fire but knowing nothing. That's every single one of us at the starting line. You barely knew the Bible, your motives were mixed with pride, you were clueless about doctrine, yet Jesus grabbed your heart anyway. The same grace that saved you while you were still stumbling over verses is the grace that's still carrying you now.

The kings of Micah's day had their flaws. Even if they believed in and followed God, they made mistakes, and some were just downright evil. That's why the people were hesitant to believe in a Messiah King. They couldn't wrap their minds around the idea of a perfect ruler. But, as Pastor Ken explains today, that's exactly who Jesus would be. He'd come to save the world, rule with love, and show people a path that would lead to eternity. And if he was the King of the whole world, then He'd also care for His remnant. 

The truth of the Gospel is that Jesus came for all. Every person under the sun is important and special in His eyes. That's why, as Pastor Ken explains today, Jesus needed to be born in a place where people would not expect; a place that would tell everyone He didn't come just for the elite and powerful. He came to save everyone because He loves us all equally. Do you feel insignificant or that you live a small life compared to others? There is no such thing in Jesus' eyes. He came to save you, too! 

Over the last few years, sports fans have come up with the term “the GOAT”: the Greatest Of All Time. You may be able to debate with someone about the GOAT of your favorite sport. Names like Tom Brady, Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, or Serena Williams might come up in these discussions. Today, Pastor Ken reminds us of who the ultimate GOAT is, and there's no debating this truth. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, He's your friend, and He's the perfect King. Have you declared Him the GOAT of your life?

Do you ever feel like you're missing something? Like you're in a hamster wheel on the path of life, and every day basically looks the same? Have you found purpose and meaning? In today's message, Pastor Ken gives you the answer to these questions. Step into a new life with Jesus Christ. It's as easy as acknowledging that you're a sinner, that you believe Jesus Christ is your Savior, and that you want His promise of eternity. He'll do the rest and turn you from who you were to who you are meant to be.

The kings of the Bible were only human. Some of them were good and tried their best, but ultimately failed in some regard. Others were just evil at heart and only looked out for their own interests. The people of Micah's day had a difficult time believing that the prophesied king would be anything different. But, as Pastor Ken discusses today, they had no idea what was coming. They could not comprehend that Jesus, the King, would be caring, loving, powerful, but also fully God; a perfect ruler for His people. 

The Bible is fascinating. For those of us who read it today, much of it is history. We can look at research and see that the historical events discussed in Micah really happened. But for the people of Micah's day, the prophets were talking about things that would happen in the future. It was difficult for them to understand the prophecies because Micah was predicting something in the future. Today, Pastor Ken discusses some of these historical events and the prophecies surrounding Israel. 

One day, there will be a new Jerusalem full of people who worship Jesus as the King of kings. There will be complete and total peace on earth, but elsewhere, countless people who walked away from Jesus will never experience peace again. Today, Pastor Ken teaches that the promises of God are exciting, but it's important not to look at them selfishly as what you have to look forward to. Share it with others. Give them some insight into what their future holds if they follow Jesus. Show them hope.

There's no doubt that Jesus can transform hearts and completely change lives. Just take a look at any point in church history over the last 2000 years. I'm sure your life can attest to it as well. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that if Jesus could do it in the past, He can do it in the future. Eventually, when He returns to Earth, everyone will see His glory and just how incredible He is. People who wanted nothing to do with Jesus before will suddenly drop everything to flock to Him.

Having a strong military is a necessary evil for all countries. No matter how peaceful a nation is, there are always issues that arise that pose security threats to its citizens. That's just part of human nature. Well, in today's message, Pastor Ken teaches about a time that Micah prophesies about where there will no longer be any reason to have a defense budget. Combat training will be pointless because the world will live in peace. Do you long for that day when there are no more wars or rumors of wars?