Blog Archives

It Takes A Lot of Faith to be an Atheist
Our universe’s beauty and symmetry couldn’t have coßme from random mutation and chance.

What Has Prayer Ever Done to Change the World?
Prayer could be the secret weapon to life-changing transformation in the lives of those around you.

Sin’s Consequences Are For Our Good and His Glory
Sometimes God pushes us to the point that we can see, with open eyes, the true effects of sin.

Here’s Proof That Everyone Worships Something
Mankind can never bring peace into the world. Only a relationship with Christ can do that.

Jesus’ Command to Go, Tell, and Disciple is For Pew Sitters Everywhere
The Great Commission doesn’t say one word about a Christian’s church attendance.

Truth About the World’s Dangerous Distractions-Part Two
Culture has so many false teachings that if you’re not being intentional, you’ll fall into its trap.

Truth About the World’s Dangerous Distractions-Part One
Distractions are really lies that dangerously lead you away from the life-changing reality of Jesus.

Being Certain and Being Right Are Two Different Things
My objective that day was to get to the hospital in downtown Chicago before the surgery to have prayer with […]

This is How to Fight Your Battles
That mountain ahead may look impossible, but God has been giving out courage since time began.

Five Ways to BE the Church
We weren’t made to live in isolation but in community, so intentionally love and serve others.

If You’re Struggling, Maybe You’re Out of Balance
“Your walk with God, family life, and ministry must be in biblical balance.” This is Principle #10 of twelve in […]

Why Have Parents Abandoned Their Responsibilities?
As I write this, we are starting to feel a change in the air in our part of the country. […]

6:07 Tuesday Afternoon August 4, 2020
People need a Savior the world over, so ministry after a catastrophic event is especially important.

5 Myths About Why You Go to Church
Core values are principles and convictions that you have for both your life and your ministry. They are values focusing […]

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

National Day of Prayer and Fasting
God has established ways for a society to ensure its moral compass, but we have neglected them.

Anger Hurts the Angry More Than Its Victims
“Why are you bitter?” Radio personality Alan Colmes used to end his daily radio show with a bit where he […]

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

Gratitude During This Time of Anxiety IS Possible
When I was a kid, I loved to watch the Tigger movie. Tigger was always full of excitement and wonder […]

Getting Rid of Lies the Devil Whispers Into Your Ear
Anxiety reveals itself in a number of ways. Sometimes it’s subtle. It can be misunderstood for simply pressure or stress […]

Is Church Attendance the Sole Evidence of Your Salvation?
There are many reasons Christians are losing the culture, but these are probably the top four. They are all ouch-worthy, […]

Hope, Grace, and Kindness on the Football Field
Sit back a minute, close your eyes and honestly ask yourself what life would be like without hope. Yes, seriously, […]

It’s Time to Be Selfless, Submissive, and Serving
The moment we commit ourselves to live for Christ is simultaneously the moment we resolve to die to ourselves. The […]

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

How To Boldly Speak Truth in a World Full of Lies
Speaking biblical truths is important for Christians for the following reasons: It confesses and proclaims God’s truth in your life. […]

Suicide Leaves Behind Darkness, But There is a Light . . .
[RainDripsDrainsDownpours. A quiet roarA steady streamA childhood memoryA goodbye RainShowersShudders A pitter-patterA puddleA pair of boots RainBreaksBleeds A last kissA […]

When Your Pain Makes You Wonder Why Me
What do you do when pain is your constant companion? How do you keep on going when life stays hard and […]

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

Not Hearing From God? Might Be Time for Hearing Aids
“How’s your hearing?” That was a question my doctor started asking me about ten years ago. I would always respond […]

This is How a Church Should Actually Function
We are commanded by Christ to “make disciples,” but somewhere along the way, making disciples became counting converts to some. […]

Here’s How You Know if Your Church is Sick
There are many examples of people who thought they were healthy but when they visited the doctor it was the […]

Loving, Leading and Learning From Your Family is the Greatest Gift You Could Give Them
Don’t Hide Kids love to run around, scream, and laugh. Hide and seek is the go-to game at the moment […]

Husbands, It is Critical to Take Care of Your Girl First
Focus on Your Girl God has given us something very precious to take care of: our wives. As we already […]

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

Leadership, Submission and Other Crazy Concepts
I can remember clearly the first time I drove a motorcycle. It wasn’t because it was a lot of fun […]

You’ll Never Regret This Digital Family Plan
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Don’t Take Spiritual Shortcuts to Find Answers
Prayer is good, but . . . I want to share something on my mind and heart today, a conviction […]

In a Social Justice World What is the Real Mission?
So what is the mission of God in a social justice world and what can we take from God’s Word? […]

A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter 11
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Through all of This Chaos There is Hope
Be still.Be quiet.Listen. Sometimes, when the world around us seems to spiral and spin off each page of every day, […]

The Abortion Issue: Here’s What Christians Should Pray
The strength of our pro-life demonstrations and protests may be ignored, but “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful […]

You Don’t Have to Quit Sinning Before You Come to Jesus
Is it possible that you are “saved” and in the family of God, but you are sinning and you don’t […]

Why Would God Allow Brokenness?
Like an eggIt cracksAnd then everythingYolk and allSpills out Until the shell emptiesAnd only the shell remains There is nothingUntil […]

When the Potholes of Life Knock You Out of Alignment
As we wind down the season over the next few weeks, there are some of us who feel like summer […]

You Can Do This: Back to School Tips For NOT Falling Apart
The beginning of a school year is always a good time to evaluate our schedules for the year ahead. I […]

A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Ten
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

There’s Just One Question You Should Ask Yourself
OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

Is Truth Really Determined by the Individual?
Truth. It’s a subject that has evolved and changed. A topic that has been stretched, questioned and misused over time. We […]

No One Plans Their Addiction: How to Climb Out of the Pit
In his wilder days, my dad had a group that he partied with. They were good guys, but they all […]

Nothing is More Powerful Than Falling to Your Knees in Prayer
Praying about this election is one of the most imperative things you can do right now. The election is almost […]