Blog Archives

Mar 11, 2022 08:00am

Practice: Part of God’s Playbook

Let your actions and choices reflect what it says in God’s “playbook.”

1907 Views
Mar 10, 2022 18:30pm

Just Breathe

Just breathe. There’s a song by Johnny Diaz that talks about the crazy, busy lives we lead and how beautiful […]

1534 Views
Mar 10, 2022 08:00am

The Life-Changing GOSPEL

Let God use you, no matter what stage of life you’re in, to bring someone to the foot of the cross.

2411 Views
Mar 09, 2022 18:30pm

One of These and A Few of Those…

One of these and a few of those… Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is a poor […]

1775 Views
Mar 09, 2022 08:00am

What is God’s Proper Place?

katymccown.com

The chaos of our lives and desire to take care of our people can prevent us from reflecting on God.

2236 Views
Mar 08, 2022 18:30pm

Who Is Most Important?

I love schedules and plans. I love making out my to-do list for the day. There’s a certain feeling of […]

1816 Views
Mar 08, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Overcome Your Doubts and Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “God has not given me a […]

2094 Views
Mar 07, 2022 18:30pm

A Holy People

Anytime I hear the word “peculiar”, I immediately think of Alice in Wonderland. I can just hear Alice saying, “how […]

2427 Views
Mar 07, 2022 08:00am

Deconstructing Your Christianity

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

4032 Views
Mar 06, 2022 08:00am

He Who Began a Good Work

We are God’s incomplete masterpiece and the Artist is faithfully working in us to the end.

2775 Views
Mar 05, 2022 08:00am

Concerns of the Heart

Is your heart condition one of loving and serving others and a testament to a surrendered life?

4196 Views
Mar 04, 2022 18:30pm

Let Go and Let God

What is your weakness? I ask students this question often to help them prepare for interviews. It’s one of the […]

2439 Views
Mar 04, 2022 08:00am

Lay Down That Offense

Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.

3301 Views
Mar 03, 2022 18:30pm

Water from the Rocks

When I was a kid, we had a magician come to our school. Bart Rockett. It was one of the […]

2854 Views
Mar 03, 2022 08:00am

Your Spiritual Wake Up Call

If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.

3619 Views
Mar 02, 2022 18:30pm

Songs of Praise

What’s your favorite song? Music has such a deep way of reaching into those secret, hidden places in our hearts […]

2803 Views
Mar 02, 2022 08:00am

Are You a CEO Christian?

Why has the term “Christian” become watered down and meaningless today?

3957 Views
Mar 01, 2022 18:30pm

Dry Ground

We love living on the river. It’s a beautiful place and there’s always something to do. But, the river rises […]

2771 Views
Mar 01, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Face Your Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “I will be strong and courageous. […]

1891 Views
Mar 01, 2022 08:00am

The Discipleship Command Is For You

Someone you know needs discipleship, and you may be that disciple maker.

3942 Views
Feb 28, 2022 18:30pm

When All is Stripped Away

In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack trades his family’s cow for some magic beans. When he returns […]

1852 Views
Feb 28, 2022 08:00am

What’s Your Preference?

Because believers reflect Christ, we should choose generosity and compassion over what we prefer.

3386 Views
Feb 27, 2022 08:00am

Are You Fully Surrendered?

Don’t be the person living independent of God and believing there’s no need of Him.

2367 Views
Feb 26, 2022 08:00am

Let’s Get Excited About Salvation

Why are we ho-hum about people coming to Christ and surrendering their lives to Him?

2521 Views
Feb 25, 2022 18:30pm

A Change of Heart

It’s a tense moment in every plot where the villain, hanging off the side of a ledge, facing certain death, […]

2016 Views
Feb 25, 2022 08:00am

Equipping the Called

God doesn’t promise a way around troubles but a way through them as he walks beside us.

2444 Views
Feb 24, 2022 18:30pm

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

A cable company promises fast internet speeds, locked-in pricing and quality customer service. Now that sounds like a great deal! […]

2183 Views
Feb 24, 2022 08:00am

Praise Lessons From Prison

Praising God in the storms and dungeons of our lives is possible only through the power of God..

3649 Views
Feb 23, 2022 18:30pm

Sentimental Value

If you hand me a box of Jelly Beans, my eyes will light up. Not only do I love them, […]

3186 Views
Feb 23, 2022 08:00am

Values Determine Practices

Make sure that the values you claim to have are obvious in what you actually do.

1774 Views
Feb 22, 2022 18:30pm

Before and After

Why? Do you find yourself asking that question often? When my nephew was little, I could say anything and he […]

1597 Views
Feb 22, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Relentless Trust

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “The Lord is my strength and […]

1813 Views
Feb 21, 2022 18:30pm

Come As You Are

Nearly every morning for the past several years, I’ve shared my quiet time through Facebook. I started in Genesis and […]

3787 Views
Feb 21, 2022 12:00pm

The Churchless Christian

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

2925 Views
Feb 21, 2022 08:00am

Conquering Biblical Context

Twisting Scripture around to justify one’s actions and beliefs is a dangerous and sinful game.

2303 Views
Feb 20, 2022 08:00am

Foretastes of Heaven

Yes, God offers forgiveness and grace to believers, but he also requires sacrifice.

2272 Views
Feb 19, 2022 08:00am

What Real Love Does

How often do you put your action where your mouth is when it comes to loving and serving others?

5084 Views
Feb 18, 2022 18:30pm

Making a Great

There are some voices you know immediately when you hear them. “People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for […]

3441 Views
Feb 18, 2022 08:00am

Risky Business

In our comfort, do we take risks that might change the course of someone’s life?

2299 Views
Feb 17, 2022 18:30pm

This One

From our puppies, we have one named Bella – and she is unique. But don’t just take my word for […]

1943 Views
Feb 16, 2022 18:30pm

Don’t Count God Out

Years ago, when I surrendered my will for God’s, and stopped running away from Him, my life changed dramatically. If […]

2283 Views
Feb 16, 2022 08:00am

The Most Misunderstood Man of All Time

Jesus created you and wants you to seek him, so don’t hesitate to begin life-changing search for the one who died for you.

3603 Views
Feb 15, 2022 18:30pm

The Door is Open

In the movie Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman plays the character Red. He’s been a long-time inmate who is constantly denied […]

2106 Views
Feb 15, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Relentless Prayer

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Pray constantly.” -1 Thessalonians 5:17 T-Talk […]

2118 Views
Feb 15, 2022 08:00am

Stop the Family Chaos

The family, one of the first things God established, was so important that he set is boundaries immediately.

4477 Views
Feb 14, 2022 18:30pm

Something to Cry About

“I’ll give you something to cry about.” I remember hearing my dad say that. A lot. One of us would […]

2281 Views
Feb 14, 2022 08:00am

Wake Up From the Mundane

Is God trying to shake you up and make you see ministry opportunities you’re missing every day?

2227 Views
Feb 13, 2022 08:00am

Are You Dissatisfied With God?

Complaints from God’s people are nothing new, but His perspective on our lives is eternal, not temporal.

4097 Views
Feb 12, 2022 08:00am

Seeking Godly Counsel

God uses other believers to speak into your life, so don’t hesitate to ask for help in confirming His direction.

3072 Views
Feb 11, 2022 18:30pm

Humble Beginnings

We’ve all studied or read about a great leader in history that, at first, no one would ever have dreamed […]

1747 Views