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Distractions are really lies that dangerously lead you away from the life-changing reality of Jesus.

My objective that day was to get to the hospital in downtown Chicago before the surgery to have prayer with […]

That mountain ahead may look impossible, but God has been giving out courage since time began.

We weren’t made to live in isolation but in community, so intentionally love and serve others.

“Your walk with God, family life, and ministry must be in biblical balance.” This is Principle #10 of twelve in […]

As I write this, we are starting to feel a change in the air in our part of the country. […]

People need a Savior the world over, so ministry after a catastrophic event is especially important.

Core values are principles and convictions that you have for both your life and your ministry. They are values focusing […]

We’ve all had to wait.  Wait in line for a package, for test results. Waiting isn’t fun.  We are impatient […]

God has established ways for a society to ensure its moral compass, but we have neglected them.

“Why are you bitter?”  Radio personality Alan Colmes used to end his daily radio show with a bit where he […]

Even though it’s completely secular wisdom, I thought that author and podcaster Brene (pronounced like Renee) Brown’s comments were well […]

When I was a kid, I loved to watch the Tigger movie. Tigger was always full of excitement and wonder […]

Anxiety reveals itself in a number of ways. Sometimes it’s subtle. It can be misunderstood for simply pressure or stress […]

There are many reasons Christians are losing the culture, but these are probably the top four. They are all ouch-worthy, […]

Sit back a minute, close your eyes and honestly ask yourself what life would be like without hope. Yes, seriously, […]

The moment we commit ourselves to live for Christ is simultaneously the moment we resolve to die to ourselves.  The […]

Peace. Oh, how we need it in our world today.  Before you say, “Duh, Captain Obvious!” or point the finger […]

Speaking biblical truths is important for Christians for the following reasons:  It confesses and proclaims God’s truth in your life. […]

[RainDripsDrainsDownpours. A quiet roarA steady streamA childhood memoryA goodbye RainShowersShudders A pitter-patterA puddleA pair of boots RainBreaksBleeds A last kissA […]

What do you do when pain is your constant companion? How do you keep on going when life stays hard and […]

On September 1st, 2016, the San Francisco 49ers squared off against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. National Anthem […]

“How’s your hearing?” That was a question my doctor started asking me about ten years ago. I would always respond […]

We are commanded by Christ to “make disciples,” but somewhere along the way, making disciples became counting converts to some.   […]

There are many examples of people who thought they were healthy but when they visited the doctor it was the […]

Don’t Hide Kids love to run around, scream, and laugh. Hide and seek is the go-to game at the moment […]

Focus on Your Girl God has given us something very precious to take care of: our wives. As we already […]

I know I do. And I think God does, too. The author of Hebrews writes: “This High Priest of ours […]

I can remember clearly the first time I drove a motorcycle. It wasn’t because it was a lot of fun […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Prayer is good, but . . . I want to share something on my mind and heart today, a conviction […]

So what is the mission of God in a social justice world and what can we take from God’s Word? […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Be still.Be quiet.Listen. Sometimes, when the world around us seems to spiral and spin off each page of every day, […]

The strength of our pro-life demonstrations and protests may be ignored, but “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful […]

Is it possible that you are “saved” and in the family of God, but you are sinning and you don’t […]

Like an eggIt cracksAnd then everythingYolk and allSpills out Until the shell emptiesAnd only the shell remains There is nothingUntil […]

As we wind down the season over the next few weeks, there are some of us who feel like summer […]

The beginning of a school year is always a good time to evaluate our schedules for the year ahead.  I […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

Truth. It’s a subject that has evolved and changed.  A topic that has been stretched, questioned and misused over time. We […]

In his wilder days, my dad had a group that he partied with. They were good guys, but they all […]

Praying about this election is one of the most imperative things you can do right now. The election is almost […]

As usual, my plane was late and I did not think I would be able to make the connection. I […]

When we see moral and cultural decay occur in our country, sometimes our response is to put a lot of […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

I’ve fought my share of fights over the years.  Some were necessary. Some were stupid. Some I won. Some I […]

How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens:  You think of your family.  You pray for your […]

I am so thankful to God for giving me a husband that is a pastor, a preacher of the Word […]