Blog Archives
5 Reasons the Gospel Needs Strong Language
Accepting Christ is necessary, but it is not the full picture.
How to Have a Loving Confrontation
Biblical confrontation is important and necessary, but it must be motivated by love.
The Destructive Divide In America
The sin nature of our flesh often leads us to dehumanize and seek conflict with anyone on a different “team”.
7 Steps to Determine Your Church’s Vision – Part Two
A vision statement should reflect your current ministries and the ministries you intend to implement.
7 Steps to Determine Your Church’s Vision-Part One
God has a specific plan for a specific church in a specific place at a specific time.
The Price of Impatience
You may feel like you are getting left behind, but don’t grow weary of doing what is right.
Don’t Give Satan Too Much Credit
None of us can stand before God’s judgement and blame our sin on Satan.
Which Cross Do You Carry?
The cross meant pain and agony, but now it means hope, peace, and life.
Kindness: Violence, Indifference, and Compassion
The more we surrender our heart to Jesus, the more compassionate we become.
Don’t Diss Me!
We should stop “dissing” God for our own desires.
5 Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Operating Systems
Systems need to be values driven, mission directed, vision focused then strategy accomplished.
Jesus’ Mission is About Search and Rescue
True significance can be measured by the scope of the search.
The Hero of Easter
Jesus is alive, and he defeated death, he defeated sin, and he rose triumphant!
Bible Heroes and Their Fear of Failure
Anxiety often comes as a result of our fear, specifically the fear of what should happen in the event that we fail.
Fountains of Grace: Better Bring a Bucket
God’s grace doesn’t just trickle down; it fills to the brim and overflows!
I Still Get Jealous
If you are feeling jealous, seek God and His peace.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
When we look for signs, we are really looking for searching for hope and a future.
8 Reasons You’re Not Independent
Hope is one of the roots that weaves our lives together.
Kindness: Rebekah, Ten Camels, and Kindness
Be willing to do one kind act with a good attitude for someone each day.
Ripple Effect
Examine your life – your words, your actions, your intentions and commit them to the Lord.
4 New Testament Reasons We Freely Give
Tithing really means giving BACK to God.
The Balancing Act Between Work and Parenting
Which is more important? Building your career or building a Christian family.
Lessons From Covid and Losing the Sense of Taste
How will people know Jesus, the light of the world, if we hide that light.
My Alcohol Decision
It’s a personal choice but one that should never cause problems for others.
What Your Screen Time Says About You
Our phones expose what we genuinely value.
Count the Cost
We need to consider the cost before giving into the desires of our heart.
A Lifetime of Life-Changing Lessons
Christian life is all about loving and serving others enough to tell them about Jesus’ work on the cross.
Honesty: The Belt of Truth
Knowing who God is and how he wants us to live our lives will guard us.
In the Waiting
Trust God, he’s working all things together for our good.
Arrangement of New Testament Books and How to Find Them
Just like anything, the more time you spend in the New Testament, the faster you can navigate it.
Weighing the Cost
There are things we must give up in order to follow Jesus.
Arrangement of Old Testament Books and Finding them Faster
Just like with anything, the more time you spend with the Old Testament, the faster you can navigate it.
Come Home, Wanderer, to Grace Greater Than All Your Sin
Every person who makes even one step toward God will see, that God has been there the entire time waiting.
Honesty: Adam, Eve and that Crafty Snake
Just like Adam and Eve got separated from God, we too can be separated by lying.
The Cost of Making Disciples
Disciple making is a commitment to open up your life to another person.
What Happens When You Hold on to Earthly Things
We must devote to destruction, or put to death, what is earthly in us:
Easter and the Beautiful Bruise
Before sin even entered into the World, God had made a way of redemption for his children.
6 Ways to Stand in the Gap With Grace
The only option that gives all of us the freedom to have peace, hope, and relationships is to forgive.
Think There’s No Way You Would’ve Denied Jesus?
Only you can decide how Jesus will impact your life.
Setting the Standard
Are we putting the same importance and effort into our children following God?
What Bible Translation Did Jesus Use?
God wants to use your copy of God’s Word to change your life and eternity.
What Does Jesus Want Your Church to Do?
Christ is the ultimate seeker. He seeks and saves the lost.
Honesty: Aaron Lies to Moses
God is a forgiving God, but He desires to see us learn from mistakes and grow.
A Final Resting Place
Jesus knew there was a high price to secure your final resting place, and paid it.
One Thing that Makes Easter a Part of Every Day
God knows your name — no matter how far you’ve traveled, and he is calling it today.
Passing the Baton: A Smooth Pastor Transition
A successful transition depends on much prayer, preparation, planning, a process, and it is the work of God.
The Madness of March and Greatest Comeback Ever
You can go from having a life that leads to death to a life radically changed by Jesus.
The Problem of Living According to the Flesh
Every moment is an opportunity to choose where you will set your mind.
Grace: Lessons From a Road Trip
Things rarely improve where grace doesn’t make the first move.