Let Your Light Shape Your Relationships
Can anger really be murder? Tony Padgett opens Matthew 5:21-26 to show that Jesus wasn't softening the law — He was revealing its full intent. Our inner attitudes, not just our outward actions, determine whether we walk in light or feed the darkness. This week: three convicting truths about anger, forgiveness, and the urgency of making peace.
The Blessings of Influence and Purpose
What if the most powerful thing you could do for the world around you isn't louder, bigger, or more polished — but simply different? In this message from Matthew 5:13-16, Tony Padgett unpacks what it truly means to be salt and light in a decaying world. Discover why salt was "white gold" in Jesus' day, how the story of Ananias and Paul proves one act of faithfulness can change history, and how to let your light shine without compromise or apology.