Who would have thought one instruction could be so tough to live out? We might do okay living out this passage normally until it’s time for church on Sunday morning and you have a few kids that need to be ready to go. Mysteriously, one of the shoes and half of the clothing you set […]
In the core of our hearts truth and lies are present. To us they are all truth. They shape our identity, feelings, behaviors, and communication. Some thoughts and actions, the ones born out of lies, wage war on the truth within us causing a divided heart. God’s truth has the power to cleanse the lies […]
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to forget God? That may sound strange but it’s so true. We have a million different “shepherds” we can let lead us. Everything from TV, social media, movies, music, work, and friends. We can get lost for hours binge watching or playing games. Generally speaking video games, […]
What’s the secret to great relationships? Having one mind according to Christ. Yes we could all benefit from boosting our communication skills, but in the end having a shared Mission will withstand any challenges that we face. Your spouse, child, or friend is not to be your enemy but instead a co-laborer for Christ. How […]
I was an overachiever. No surprise to anyone who knows me. I excelled in school, work, and whatever I put my hand to. I set goals and would win at all costs. I felt like I was created to change the world and so I did to the best of my ability. While I piled […]
I’ve spent the last 30+ years of my life helping people to seek God. This has prompted a ton of conversations and questions. I have been asked, “How did you find God?” To that I simply reply, “You have to seek Him like your life depends on it, because it does!” People often say, “Why […]
I am a man who is richly blessed. Not blessed because of my own efforts but because of God’s faithfulness to lead me. Over twenty years ago, Amanda and I began our journey of foster care and adoption. I was an assertive young man seeking to change the world. I thought that would take place […]
I am so thankful that that our local congregation we attend is focused on loving God, one another, and advancing the Gospel. I have attended churches in the past where the church is run like a business rather that God’s house. On the surface there are many activities going on, attendance is up, giving is […]
emember my zeal in amassing wealth and stature. I would pour over home catalogs and trade journals looking for mansions I may want to live in and jobs I wanted to possess. Then I would go to my corporate job and do my best to be the best. Day after day, I gave my all […]
When we experience the amazing lovingkindness of the Lord, we never want to be without Him again. He becomes our life and our light. The beauty of His holiness surrounds us and His powerful sacrifice draws us in close to Our Savior. The enemy is not content with your contentment. He is like a fly […]