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The Best Selling Book of all Time is also the Boldest
For both the student and critic alike, a bow must be made towards the inexpressibly unmatched content of the Bible. Even though […]
Is it Ever OK to Pull the Plug?
There are a growing number of people who are getting on the bandwagon to endorse euthanasia. Euthanasia may be defined […]
An Honest, Truthful Conversation About an Emotional Topic
It is with a good dose of humility I wish to write a post on abortion. I desire for this […]
Conversation About Homosexuality
Men with rape and molestation charges are treated the worst in prisons. Sex-offenders are viewed as the most disgusting people […]
Betrayal Doesn’t Have to be a Relational Death Sentence
RESPONDING TO BETRAYAL I have heard it said that given enough time everyone will eventually let you down. That sounds […]
This is How the Cycle of Anger and Abuse Can Stop With You
Growing up, I thought my family was like every other family and then I learned that we weren’t. But wait, […]
I Think We Can All Agree: No More Killing Human Babies
Abortion is only a political issue because we’ve allowed it to become one. Every time I write about it, someone […]
Deep Breath
The Scriptures are deep breaths that satisfy our lungs and clear our minds.
3 Ways to Defeat the Death-Grip of Pornography
Pornography is a deadly mistress. She stands poised with promises, willing and ready at a moment’s notice. She strikes unexpectedly, […]
Don’t be that Person who Hates
It’s true that difficult people are everywhere on the planet because everyone has experienced difficulty and brokenness. But some people […]
Make Yourself Mentally Uncomfortable with Abortion
We humans are a funny breed, aren’t we? We often don’t get serious about something until we see it. For whatever reason, […]
Beautiful, Generous Giving Requires Humility
When an airline pilot charts his route, he is faced with the task of remaining on course until he arrives […]
Three Ways to Rest
When we rest in God’s presence, He makes Himself known to us.
Here’s Why You Should Read the Bible
It’s something we’ve heard preached about plenty of times. It’s almost like broccoli: We know it’s good for us, but […]
Heroic Husbandry: Part One
The chief instinct of a man is self-preservation, self-promotion, and really just about anything self. We aim to serve our own […]
Best for Last
We were set apart from every other living thing – not only were we given a voice to speak, but we were given a conscience and a soul. From the beginning, we were created with the ability to choose.
4 Purposes of Marriage the World Doesn’t Talk About
Let’s face it, divorce is commonplace in America today and it almost seems rarer for a couple to stay together […]
11 Reasons to Fight Against the Violence of Abortion
It is with a good dose of humility I wish to write a post on abortion. I desire for this […]
What if Christians Acted Like the Body of Christ?
In the first century, when people became followers of Christ, they did so well aware of the cost (Luke 14:28). […]
The High Price Others Pay for Our Missed Opportunities
“Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.” (Colossians 4:5) H. Jackson Brown has been quoted as saying, […]
Thankful for Fall
God is the beautiful artist who, with just a few strokes of his hand, created a masterpiece.
Open Letter to My Fellow Millennials
Dear fellow millennials, We could be the generation to change the world if we changed a few of our own […]
Indescribable Distraction is a Barrier to Prayer
In this digital age of indescribable distraction, our prayers have depleted. No doubt we could all cower behind this grand […]
Here’s Why You Never Need to Worry
We’ve probably all read the most popular verses on anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Seven
When you have done the following . . . 1.) recognized God’s goodness 2.) released your heart 3.) repented of […]
God Provides
God died for us, and in doing so, he provided for our future – with a tree.
Here’s the Reason You’re Disillusioned
You’re not alone if you feel disillusioned. You’re not the only one who feels this way. You were probably an excited new believer […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Six
Everyone has a junk drawer, right? We have several, actually, but our primary junk drawer currently includes, markers, pens, pencils, […]
God had a Plan
God created the air that fills our lungs which sustains our life!
Asking the Cold, Hard Questions at Tax Time
What is success? Many people spend their whole lives being “successful.” But what does that really mean? Is it the […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Five
Click here to read part 4 of this series Christians sometimes talk about “strongholds” and may have in mind something […]
Four Invitations You Should Send Out Right Now
The first day my wife and I moved into our new home there were open boxes littering the rooms; everything […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Four
If you’re a child of God, the only prerequisite to being forgiven of sin is your honest confession. The Bible […]
Avoiding the Vortex of Valentine’s Day
Want to know why? Because it’s the day where people compare themselves to others and standards are set by society […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Three
Shame can come from several sources. Sometimes, it’s forced upon us by people who made choices over which we had […]
A Creator for Creation
There had to have been a moment where the creator, who already existed, brought forth life.
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Two
Neuroscientists and psychologists have known for decades about the connection between suppressed emotions like anger or anxiety, and our physical […]
Here’s How You Know You’re Ready to Marry One of Those Fish
There are a lot of questions when dating or talking to someone you are interested in. In the beginning stages, […]
Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part One
Rick Warren recently wrote a great article about how Our Churches Should Be No Shame Zones. I’ve been surprised at the […]
When God Comes to Shake Things Up
We so badly want God to show up and do great and mighty things. But we also want him to […]
The Truth About Fasting and 7 Ways to Do It
We’ve heard people say they are going to start a “fast,” whether for health reasons, for spiritual reasons, or maybe […]
Here’s the Reason You Exist
On March 5, 1995, I was on a school bus headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for a field trip when I […]
Prayer is Much More Than You Think it is
“God is Great God is Good Let us thank him for our food. Amen” When my brother and I were […]
Do You Have “Dishwasher Faith”?
It seems to me that the dishwasher has got to be the most misunderstood appliance in our homes today. I […]
The God Who Sees You
There she sat alone by the water. Given to a man, by no choice of her own, only to be […]
We Pay a High Price for Social Media
In the late nineteenth century, newspaper companies pioneered a powerful marketing concept that still to this day dominates our media […]
Doing Ministry in the Christian Bubble
As a Christian (and a pastor, at that!) I can easily get into the rut of the infamous ‘Christian Bubble’ […]
The First Words of Christmas
Most of us have read the story of Jesus’ birth and sung the songs of Christmas many times during the […]