Blog Archives
Where Do You Find Significance?
Marriages often crumble because one spouse looks to the other to completely satisfy his or her innate need for significance and for security. […]
A Strong Tower in the Storms of Life
Several years ago, I was flying back to Dallas from Lubbock, Texas, when I experienced by far the most turbulent […]
Easter: The Rest of the Story
Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
It’s to that point. You know what that point is for you. Maybe we miss our friends. Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]
A World-changing, Life-transforming Hope for the Whole World
Hope is so fundamental to the human condition that when we don’t have it life is unbearable. We know that […]
Now is the Perfect Time for an Appointment with God
As I sit to write these words, I have just listened to our national leaders warn us that we are […]
Tracing it Back
Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.
What the World Needs Now is Community, Sweet Community
I need community. You need community. People all over the world may not call it that, but they need community. […]
It’s Time to Speed the Spread (of the good news)
When was the last time you spread the good news? What an odd time to think about spreading things! News […]
Jesus, Most Influential Life of All Time
On behalf of the family of Jesus, I would like to thank you for your expressions of love during this […]
A Crisis is the Perfect Time to Meet
We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]
The Very First Shelter-in-Place Order was Given to Israel
I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]
The Next Generation
God continuously gives people chances to repent of their sin and turn to Him.
Crisis Speaks Loud but Jesus Has the Final Word
Our nation is experiencing record-breaking numbers as death rates from COVID-19 continue to climb. Illnesses continue to swell, and panic […]
2 Simple Concepts From a World-Changer that Could Change the World
As I sit down to write tonight, it is very difficult to know what to say or how to say […]
Life isn’t fair
No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.
Suicide, the LGBTQ Community, and Christians
Suicide. It’s a topic no one wants to talk about. If it happens, people sweep it under the table. A […]
If You’re a Quarantined Christian You Don’t Have to Miss Church
“We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your […]
Here’s One Way God Changes us Through our Children
I once read a story about a kid that started a lawn mower with the oil cap loose. The kid […]
Dear Graduating Class of 2020, We know you had plans, but . . .
This won’t be a, “Hey, look on the brightside…or else you’re a sinner!” moment. So, you can relax. Truth is, […]
By Human Terms, the Church Should Not Have Survived the First Century
The church shouldn’t be here. It just doesn’t work. At least not in terms of how movements generally go. Organizations led […]
Give God Your Best
They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.
Solitude vs .The Four Lies of Isolation
In 1 Kings 17 Elijah is divinely sustained with water from a brook and food brought by ravens during a […]
It’s Better to Just Give up Your Pancakes – A Lesson in Generosity
There is within us a deep joy in giving. It’s beneath the layers of callouses and fears that plague our […]
How to Have Gospel Conversations With Non-Believers
Sam Chan’s wonderful book Evangelism in a Skeptical World fleshes out a practical pathway to create “gospel conversations.” Simply put, conversations have three […]
How Husbands can be Life-giving, Sacrificing, and Wife-Affirming Men
The quality of a man’s marriage life is based on his ability to die to himself. Healthy marriages are intentionally built on selflessness and […]
Who Can I Turn to When all Hope seems Lost?
For everyone paying attention there is a growing sense of fear and uncertainty spreading around the globe. Earthquakes are so […]
Jesus Defeated Death: 4 Reasons It’s a Fact
At the stores, Easter appears to be the celebration of a big, fluffy bunny that leaves behind eggs filled with […]
The World’s Greatest Paradox: Christians Have no Rights
Christians live in a paradox: We give up our lives in order to truly receive life. Ostensibly, this may seem […]
We can’t do it
He provided a sacrifice. An innocent gave its life to cover the sins of mankind.
How to Deal With Prideful People
When someone opposes you, do your words kind of soften? Are you tempted to pull punches, or change the subject altogether? […]
How ‘Bout Painting, Planting and Playing During this Pandemic?
For all of those who are now at home, without five billion activities to rush to, without sports, without even […]
Separation but Restoration
“Oh, death where is your sting? Oh, grace where is thy victory?”
Suicide: Don’t be Afraid to Ask
Suicide is not a new story, and for students like freshman Whitney Barnum and senior Timothy Black, who both attend […]
Defeating the 3 Cousins: Fear, Worry, Anxiety
Fear, worry, and anxiety are all cousins. Fear is our reaction to something that intimidates us. Worry is what happens […]
How Do You Know if You’re Spiritual Enough?
Before we get started, I need to let you in on a little secret about a deeply ingrained insecurity that […]
Trust the Provider not the Provision
From a high of 29,551 on February 12th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) fell to 19,899 on March 18th—a […]
The Joyful Burden of Friends in Ministry
As a youth ministry minor at Central Baptist College (CBC), many of my friends were pursuing ministry degrees. While my […]
You can run but You can’t hide
Christ died for you knowing you would be a sinner.
Coronavirus: Who’s Really in Control?
I don’t know how to change a tire. I don’t know rocket science or calculus. I don’t know how bad […]
Don’t Do It
We are tempted because we feel the warning sign is keeping us from something we want or need to see.
Christianity Isn’t About What You Do; It’s About Surrender to Whose You Are
A very wrong assumption about discipleship is that the right process will yield transformation. We can easily get caught up […]
Don’t Settle For an Average Life with an Average Purpose
There are only two ways to live life: Your way. God’s way. There is no third way. To put it […]
Find Joy Where the World Would Never Look
Regardless of whether you hold to a young earth or an old earth position, we can all agree that humanity […]
Walk by Faith not Fear and Don’t Stop Loving your Neighbor
One of the most-repeated commands in the Bible is “Fear not.” Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount […]
The Sunday Lunch Crowd is the Worst, Take it From Your Server
I’m a Christian currently working in the food industry, so I’m writing this article because it’s extremely important that the […]
7 Characteristics of a Mature Prayer
Most Christians agree with what Ray Ortlund wrote about prayer: “There’s one prime, basic, all-important place in your life where […]