Everything God does comes from a vision He has; whether it is leading His people out of Egypt or reconciling them through Christ at the cross. He is working from His perfect vision. Not only does He have a vision for the universe for all eternity, but He also has a vision specifically for you. […]
As you reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018, know this: If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, your mission is clear. There are no age, gender, or socioeconomic requirements. If you have surrendered your life to God, trusting completely in the person and work of Jesus, you are a disciple maker. Yes, your […]
When the gospel struck my heart for real the first time, I gave up my life and asked God to guide me. In looking back, I didn’t even have a clue of what would happen next. I was simply knew I had sinned against Him and needed His forgiveness and guidance. I didn’t fully understand […]
Sin He a way of creeping in slowly and even gets men after God’s own heart off track. We often remember David’s accolades but have a tendency to forget about Bathsheba and the loss of a child. There is an important lesson here about sin and how the enemy works and more importantly how we […]
Jesus has a way of straight shooting right to the heart of the matter. Whether parable or command, His words rest heavy in our minds. Here Jesus is explaining that to be His disciple it requires complete surrender. He’s asking for us to divorce our flesh and all it’s desires. In our customer-centric consumer […]
Two back to back giant storms recently ripped though our area dropping golf ball sized hail, loads of rain, and 60 mph winds. While we didn’t have any real property damage, it had taken its toll in many unseen ways. Say hello to jack. He’s the tamest wild rabbit I have ever seen. I’m guessing […]
Last week I ran one of the hardest runs of my life physically and mentally. Most of the battle took place before my running shoes were even laced up. My wife and I were on a cruise in the Carribean between Honduras and Belize. One night, the waves were cresting at around 21ft. I cannot […]
Late in the summer of 1989, I was at Young Life’s Frontier Ranch in Colorado, listening to a man share about the week leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. I was somewhat attentive, but also distracted by a beautiful girl I had met from Lubbock Texas. After he shared the intense details of what […]
Those that know me know that I have a lot on my plate. One might even go as far as to say I’m an over achiever. I don’t think I do it on purpose it just happens. When it comes to my mission in life (carrying out the Great Commission), it’s hard not to apply […]
The recommended amount of sleep per night is typically quoted at 8 hours. This leaves 960 minutes free for the using. So how are you going to use them? Changing diapers, working, or surfing the web, maybe? Regardless of whether you choose or not, the minutes are always expiring. If you are a believer, […]