Blog Archives
Lying Leads to More Lies
Don’t think you can lie to God and lying to yourself doesn’t do you much good either.
The Sharpening of Church Fellowship
Much like a blade left on its own, Christians can rust and dull in isolation.
God Always has a Bigger Picture
None of us can know the future – but it is beautiful to watch it unfold.
The World Doesn’t Need Kayfabe Christianity
The sacrifice that Christ made on the cross isn’t so trivial to be shrugged off at our convenience.
Living the Abundant Life
To receive a rich life, you must let go of the scraps.
Gentleness: Listening, Speaking, and Getting Angry
Gentleness is talking and acting in a way that shows respect for God and respect for others.
Love Doesn’t Ask Us to Change
God has loved us from the very beginning
Love and Sacrifice in the Flesh
Because Jesus left His home to live with us, we now have a home to live with him.
5 Lessons From God, My Partner in Parenting
Motherhood is a partnership with God!
Far Above Rubies: a Mother’s Worth
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Teaching Faith: A Mother’s Story
A small seed of faith planted in God’s power produces the impossible.
What it Really Means to Preach
Preaching is a weighty task because by definition the preacher communicates on behalf of God.
Waking Up to the Truth
God has given us everything we need in order to know Him, accept Him and be saved.
Every Culture in the World Has This in Common
There is no greater message than the message of Jesus.
How a Christian Responds to Criticism
Criticism is an inevitable fact of life. It is our response to that criticism that makes a difference.
Kindness: God’s Kindness
God is in the business of restoring sinners.
Finding True Love
Jesus Christ loves you like none other and loves you so much He gave His life for you.
Do We Need Safety or Security
We can rest in whatever God has for us because His plan is perfect, even when it doesn’t feel that way.
The Hero Always Sacrifices Something
By dying to self and putting others before ourselves, we can live a transformed life.
Trusting in the Extraordinary AND Ordinary
His greatest work is not only done in the big things, but in the midst of a day’s ordinary struggles.
Cancel Culture vs. Grace Culture
Every person is loved by God and was placed on this earth with a purpose.
Why Not Consider Adoption?
Adoption is the most beautiful picture of Christi’s love there could ever be.
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Sit at the table
We might be rough, but despite our brokenness, God still chooses to use us.
Sweet Tea and the Holy Spirit
The idea is to remove anything that competes with the Holy Spirit for control of your life.
The 5 Phases of Darkness and Drought
Whatever you’re struggling with, God isn’t beyond healing for that struggle.
Kindness: Handicaps, Forgiveness, and Compassion
Jesus loves us enough to not stop trying to reach out and help change our lives.
You can’t run away from your problems.
While the issue you are dealing with may be tough it must be dealt with and God can help us through it.
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.
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.