Blog Archives

The Cost of Obedience
If your future is in God’s hands, you will have your fair share of heartaches but also more than you could ever ask for or dream about.

What do Heresy and False Doctrine Really Mean?
It wasn’t long after Jesus’ ascension that false teaching began in the newly established church.

When the Fish Stops Flopping
Being driven purely by our emotions is not a healthy, productive, or godly way to live.

The Slow Fade to a King’s Folly
Yes, he was rich. Yes, he was wise. But his fall was one of the most epic in the entire Bible.

Spiritual Spanx
Applying biblical truth comes more easily if you’re intentional about representing Jesus and being his ambassador.

If You Cause These Little Ones to Stumble
Trained professionals in any field often don’t realize their skills could be easily used as part of God’s purpose and plan.

Tune My Heart to Sing God’s Grace
When God created music and the incredibly talented people who write and sing it, he meant for it to change people’s lives.

Is Unity Even Possible?
Contrary to popular belief, God is all we need in this world of division that is stoked by people with ulterior motives.

Just Scoot Over
Is it really too much to ask for you to let someone else’s needs supersede your own agenda?

Hiding From Your Purpose and Burying Your Identity
We can’t hide from the purpose that God has placed in our lives.

Who Is Your Coach?
It will change your life and the lives of others if you’ll just obey the Great Commission: intentional discipleship.

The Definition of a Miracle
We think we need proof to believe, but God says He’ll prove our belief.

Let’s Just Give Up
Tired of trying to control everything, find your own answers, make your own way? How about just getting out of God’s way?

Am I His Hands and Feet?
If not us, then who will be Jesus to “the least of these?”

4 Types of People in Proverbs: The Mocker
Proverbs warns us about those who tear down others, so be wise, avoid a bad outcome, and stay away from therm.

4 Types of People in Proverbs: The Foolish
Knowing what is right and wise is all about the choices we make and the people we consider to be our friends.

Preventing Shrinkage
The Christian worldview has been completely rejected by many people, but God is still on his throne and we still have a command to share Truth.

Dwell in the Realm of Now
Everybody says it’s not healthy to live in the past, but what does that really mean, especially when you’re haunted by it.

Are You Sold Out To God’s Mission?
Many Bible heroes did not understand at first that their own personal comfort meant disobedience to God.

Letting Go of the Peanuts
Letting go of what binds you, causes unforgiveness, and keeps you from glorifying God is the stumbling block to true joy.

Empty, Dehydrated, and Broken
She needed compassion, but the world gave her condemnation.Then she met the single most controversial figure of all time.

4 Types of People in Proverbs: The Wise
Having wisdom requires devoting yourself to general principles that will give you insight to life situations.

Sometimes, All You Can Do Is Nothing
Patience is a universally difficult thing to do, but if God is in the boat with you, just relax and wait for his timing.

The Early Church: A Blueprint for Unity
Unfortunately, the world has shouted down Christians and Jesus, who came to earth to radically change it and start a movement of love and grace.

WHY ARE PEOPLE TURNING THEIR BACKS ON CHURCH?
With a significant downward spiral going on in church attendance, maybe we should go back to the basics and hear from a passionate church planter.

Time is Not a Healer
We’ve heard it our entire lives, but is it true that time can heal or is there healing power in Christ alone?

Abandon All Fear
All of us have experienced fear, but only God provides the way to truly conquer it.

Managing Your Time For God’s Glory
God has divinely inspired a balanced life for us, so we should allow him to control our schedules.

Haters Gonna Hate
What will you do when criticism, negativity, hatred, and persecution come to your doorstep?

That Sweet Aroma of Christ in Us
We are to be a sweet aroma of Christ as we surrender to the Holy Spirit who tells us to die to self.

Fully Functioning and Radical
If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?

Please Don’t Pass the Chips
When you’re the one lacking self -control, don’t put the blame on someone else.

Never Forsaken: Just Ask Me
Child of God, It may like feel like he has left you alone and forgotten, but I promise you he has not and will not.

One Way to Better Understand Scripture
Understanding the Bible is about making connections between theology and application.

Let Your Test Become a Testimony
You can trust God to help when it’s time to share your story of abundant and undeserved grace.

Choosing to Abide in Him
Spending quality, uninterrupted time with God is truly the only way to become more like him.

What is Wisdom and How Can We Find it?
There are different kinds of wisdom in this world, but the only one worth noting comes from the Lord and is God given . . . if you ask.

Be Ready For Surprise Visits
Avoid the religious thinking of today’s world and set your heart on Jesus, allowing your thoughts be his thoughts.

Your Social Media Influence
You may not like it, Christian, but as a believer you have some kind of influence, so what does that look like?

What Defines Your Winning Season?
No one wants to lose, but what does a victorious life really mean to you?

Don’t Forget the Cross
The true celebration of Easter begins with a heart that is fully surrendered to God’s will.

Easter Requires a Decision
As we consider Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, prayerfully read and soak in the Gospel accounts until they renew your mind.

What I’ve Learned From a Lifetime of Ministry
Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.

What Can A Child Teach Adults?
When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.

Are You Headed Toward or Away From Him?
We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.

The Commercial of Our Lives
As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?

How’s Your Soul?
To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.

How’s Your I-Sight?
If you’re not allowing Jesus to guide your path, you will not see the people he wants you to reach.

New Standards Don’t Honor God
Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.

When Winning Really Means Losing
Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.