There have been many dark days in my life where I felt I couldn’t press on; times when I felt like circumstances around me seemed they would never work out in my favor. So many hurts, rejections, and perceived failures. None of these days compare to the day after Jesus’ death on the cross. For […]
I’ve had my share of long and frustrating days that seem to drag on forever as I seek to love, serve, and disciple some pretty ungrateful sinners. Yet, I can not begin to comprehend how Jesus was feeling as He endured the most unbearable, longest and darkest day in history. What made it long, […]
It has been said that until we understand the depths of our sin, we cannot fully see the need and power of our Savior. This was certainly true for me. I spent the early part of my life trying to be a good person and convinced myself that I was. I was often called a […]
I just spent 5 days on a ship with around 1700 professional network marketing men and women from one of the fastest growing companies in the world. Your first reaction in hearing that maybe throwing up , “Yuck”, or “I hate salesmen”, but I have to say this was one of the best trips I’ve […]
Too many times our relationship with God gets reduced to a one-time salvation story. The truth is, we need to reflect on that powerful and personal experience at the cross each moment of every day. It fuels us in our mission for Him. We need to remember that our sins were once scarlet and have […]
Contentment comes when we are satisfied with something over time. That something could be material, spiritual, or even a thought or dream. In spite of the best circumstances it still requires a choice to be satisfied. One of the challenges to being content is that circumstances are often changing and seemingly not in our […]
We love the stories about the little guy who went against all odds and pushed himself to the ultimate limit. The story of the underdog that in the end triumphs gives us a sense that we too can overcome. The notion that anything is possible if you just work hard enough is probably the number […]
Jesus isn’t interested in growing his fan base. He wants followers who sincerely want to be with and love Him. Not because He is egotistical, but because that’s truly what is best for us. True followers desire to know, live, and speak the truth in love. You see a fan doesn’t give up anything, […]
As a parent of 22 children, I have certainly been wronged a time or two. I have to say that lying, stealing, and disrespect are the top 3 behaviors I struggle to respond well to. It may have something to do with the fact of entering high school at 4′ 10″ and under 100 pounds […]
When questioned about which commandment was the greatest, Jesus responded: “And He said to him, ” ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS […]