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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 […]
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 […]