Travis Agnew's Blog

Every young man wants to grow stronger, smarter, and more respected, but Jesus shows us how to grow the right way. In Luke 2:52, we see the real measure of a young man is not in his age or achievements, but in his wisdom, character, and walk with God.

Social media isn’t evil, but it isn’t innocent either. It can inspire you toward godliness or drag you into distraction. If you want your life to count, you have to take control of your scroll.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.