Blog Archives
Sometimes, All You Can Do Is Nothing
Patience is a universally difficult thing to do, but if God is in the boat with you, just relax and wait for his timing.
The Early Church: A Blueprint for Unity
Unfortunately, the world has shouted down Christians and Jesus, who came to earth to radically change it and start a movement of love and grace.
What Biblical Leadership Looks Like
In a culture of who you know instead of whose you are, Christian leaders must have a God-given vision.
WHY ARE PEOPLE TURNING THEIR BACKS ON CHURCH?
With a significant downward spiral going on in church attendance, maybe we should go back to the basics and hear from a passionate church planter.
Lessons From a Lumberjack
Christians have a purpose and God has a plan: Go and disciple others.
What the Foolish Man Builds
Let’s be done with temporary structures and build God’s kingdom one lost soul at a time.
Renounce Your Wish. Gain Your Soul.
If the things of this world are holding you back from living out your fullest potential, let go of them and let God transform you.
Time is Not a Healer
We’ve heard it our entire lives, but is it true that time can heal or is there healing power in Christ alone?
The Letters of Paul: What Was His Purpose?
Not only were Paul’s letters intended to be shared but also to explain the mission of God.
The Best and Worst Are Kin
Difficult and heartbreaking circumstance can actually bring deeper relationships and more mature faith.
Your Time is Short. Pack It With Prayer.
Last words are windows to the soul, and they reveal true priorities: What will yours be?
Abandon All Fear
All of us have experienced fear, but only God provides the way to truly conquer it.
Are You Standing in the Overflow
If you want to be part of what God is doing, ask him for an overflow of the Holy Spirit’s power to be a light in the darkness.
Mirror, Mirror Make Us Small
In this selfie-taking world of ours, we would do well to put the spotlight on our souls, not our bodies.
A Binding Contract You Don’t Want to Get Out of
When you reflect on the contract Jesus signed in blood long ago, remember you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Mother’s Day Memories and Regrets
Just because they’re adult children doesn’t mean they don’t need godly discipline, guidance, and redirection.
Managing Your Time For God’s Glory
God has divinely inspired a balanced life for us, so we should allow him to control our schedules.
Do I Have What it Takes?
As Mother’s Day approaches, remember that God’s grace is sufficient no matter how hard the day may be.
Haters Gonna Hate
What will you do when criticism, negativity, hatred, and persecution come to your doorstep?
That Sweet Aroma of Christ in Us
We are to be a sweet aroma of Christ as we surrender to the Holy Spirit who tells us to die to self.
Measuring Up and Mother’s Day
When you feel defeated, burdened, and ashamed of past mistakes, God’s grace covers you sufficiently.
Fully Functioning and Radical
If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?
Please Don’t Pass the Chips
When you’re the one lacking self -control, don’t put the blame on someone else.
Joy Comes in the Mourning
In your brokenness, know that from God’s perspective, you are covered by grace and used for his glory.
Never Forsaken: Just Ask Me
Child of God, It may like feel like he has left you alone and forgotten, but I promise you he has not and will not.
One Way to Better Understand Scripture
Understanding the Bible is about making connections between theology and application.
Walking Through Grief-Part Three
Though we are not worthy of it, God calls us victorious and brings us out of the deep waters of grief.
Walking Through Grief-Part Two
If you’re grieving right now, there are enemies preventing your healing, especially Satan.
Walking Through Grief-Part One
When you’re hurting and weary of the constant pain of loss, don’t hesitate to use your support network.
Walking Through Grief-an Introduction
There are different kinds of loss, but the most devastating one is that of a loved one, but God proves himself faithful despite the pain it brings.
Let Your Test Become a Testimony
You can trust God to help when it’s time to share your story of abundant and undeserved grace.
Your Words Can Mean Death or Life
Don’t let your words lead to destruction and death but to truth and light.
Choosing to Abide in Him
Spending quality, uninterrupted time with God is truly the only way to become more like him.
What is Wisdom and How Can We Find it?
There are different kinds of wisdom in this world, but the only one worth noting comes from the Lord and is God given . . . if you ask.
Be Ready For Surprise Visits
Avoid the religious thinking of today’s world and set your heart on Jesus, allowing your thoughts be his thoughts.
Your Social Media Influence
You may not like it, Christian, but as a believer you have some kind of influence, so what does that look like?
Increasing the Size of Your Map
Everything Jesus did as God was about intentionally seeking and saving the lost.
What Defines Your Winning Season?
No one wants to lose, but what does a victorious life really mean to you?
Don’t Forget the Cross
The true celebration of Easter begins with a heart that is fully surrendered to God’s will.
Easter Requires a Decision
As we consider Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, prayerfully read and soak in the Gospel accounts until they renew your mind.
More Than a Plot of Dirt
Everything on this earth is temporary, but our true, eternal hope is in a kingdom where God sits on his holy throne.
Removing the Veil Through His Blood
What once was a heavy barrier between God and man is now a symbol of the depth of Jesus’ love for mankind.
What Can You Make With Lemons?
God gives us opportunities to love and serve people, but what about when we’re at rock bottom and can’t go on?
What I’ve Learned From a Lifetime of Ministry
Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.
What Can A Child Teach Adults?
When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.
Are You Headed Toward or Away From Him?
We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.
The Commercial of Our Lives
As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?
Let’s Just Be Honest
It you’re a child of God, there should be no guilt, shame, or condemnation for having human emotions. Take them all to Him.
One of Those Things On the “I Can’t Do This” List
How does a Christian family deal with the pain, anger, and disappointment of teen pregnancy?
How’s Your Soul?
To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.