All !n with Jordan Easley

If you’ve lived in the South for any amount of time, you’ve probably encountered a plant called kudzu. This plant was originally brought to America from Asia to help with erosion back in the 1930s because it grows extremely fast, up to one foot a day. At first, it looks totally innocent, just a few leafy vines growing along the side of the road. But give it time, and it will take over everything. Trees, power lines, abandoned cars…...

Paul opens the second chapter of Colossians, acknowledging that the church in Colossae was in danger, not because of persecution, but because false teaching was creeping in. Deceptive philosophies, legalism, and mystical experiences were threatening to rot their spiritual roots. Writing from prison in Rome, Paul urges believers then and now with a clear message: Don’t be uprooted. Be rooted in truth. Being rooted in truth protects ...

Storms are coming. They are an inevitable part of life. And when storms hit, only what’s rooted on the rock will remain standing. This series isn’t about looking religious. It’s not about behavior management or surface-level growth. This series is about strengthening what lies beneath the surface: your root system. Because the truth is, if you aren’t deeply rooted in Christ, you will collapse in a moment of crisis. We live in a wor...

Many years ago, a wealthy man contracted two artists to paint a picture that would capture the essence of peace. The first painted a serene landscape including a still lake, soft clouds, and gentle sunlight. It was calm and beautiful. The second painted a violent storm, with lightning and crashing waves, yet tucked into the rocks was a bird’s nest with a mother bird sheltering her babies, unmoved by the chaos. The man chose the sec...

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, the nation of Israel was in a mess. Assyria was threatening to invade from the north, and the people of God were living in darkness and fear. King Ahaz wanted to protect Judah, but instead of trusting God, he took matters into his own hands and sought alliances with foreign powers. In the midst of this chaos, God gave a message to the prophet Isaiah, a message of hope. He told them that a ...

I want you to imagine two chairs: one labeled OLD and the other NEW. Everyone knows what it’s like to sit in the OLD chair. This chair symbolizes our old self, our original nature as sinners. Psalm 51:5 says, “Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.” In the OLD chair, we strive for personal success, wealth, comfort, and status. We’re driven by self-interest and the applause of others. We live...

We live in a world where resentment is easy and forgiveness feels impossible. When someone hurts us, our natural response is to hold a grudge, seek revenge, or cut them off completely. But in Kingdom Culture, Jesus calls His followers to a radically different way of life: to love not only our friends but even our enemies. That kind of love is countercultural and supernatural. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus raises the standard for what i...

There’s a big difference between becoming a Christian and being a Christian. Becoming a Christian happens in a moment when you place your faith in Jesus, ask for His forgiveness, receive His salvation, and are born again. But that beautiful moment is just the beginning. Being a Christian is more than a spiritual moment. It’s a lifelong journey. It’s a daily commitment to live differently, to love radically, and to follow Christ com...

Imagine with me the ancient city of Troy. After 10 years of war, the Greeks appeared to give up and left behind a massive wooden horse. The Trojans thought they had won, so they dragged the horse into their city as a trophy. But that night, Greek soldiers hidden inside slipped out, opened the gates, and let in the army. Troy was destroyed — not from the outside, but from the inside. That’s exactly what Jesus warns us about in Matth...

We are walking through a series of messages called Kingdom Culture, based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. So far, Jesus has told us that we are to be salt and light, and that true righteousness is not about law but about grace. But beginning in Matthew 5:21, Jesus goes from being general to being very specific. Over the next several weeks, He addresses six critical areas that deal directly with the roots of our hearts. And the very ...