Blog Archives
Making the Lord’s Prayer Intentional and Meaningful
The Lord’s Prayer is more impactful when you let it guide your daily time with the Father.
I Went From Desiring the Fame to Desiring the Father
Surrendering to Jesus and his plan for my life is how I found fulfillment, peace and joy.
From Death to Life: Overcoming Depression and Suicide
The spirit of death is a tactic of the enemy to immobilize the petiole of God.
Why I’m a Grace Junkie
He and everyone he knew had give up on him until someone told him about Jesus.
Your Resolution May Not Work Without This
In 2021, resolve to do the really hard things then wait patiently while God works.
Comfort in a Season of Grief and Tragedy
What should we do when others are experiencing unimaginable grief?
Making Decisions According to WWJD
We must steward our lives as wisely as possible, and that includes the vaccination decision.
Telling the Story of Jesus in the Way We Use Our Time- Part Seven
We’re meant to spend our time urgently telling people about Jesus’ love for all mankind.
Is Watching Your Mouth a Resolution for You in 2021?
Words can build up or destroy, so next time you lash out, lash your tongue instead.
Telling Jesus’ Story and Taking Our Thoughts Captive – Part Six
Evil thoughts are part of our sin nature, but God provides a way to control them.
How You Can Actually Achieve New Year’s Resolutions
Goal setting requires intentionality and commitment to really make it stick.
Peace and Prosperity in 2021 Depend on One Important Resolution
We have many goals on our minds as we enter a new year, but this one is a priority.
Why Our Thoughts Matter in Telling the Story of Jesus – Part Five
We can win the battle of the mind because we’re already fighting from a place of victory.
Why We Have Both an Old and New Testament – And the Breathtaking Thing That Ties Them Together
Many Christians, while thumbing through their Bibles, have pondered why Scripture is broken into two, uneven halves. Is one better than the other? […]
What Happens When the Holidays Hurt?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it isn’t. Everything about the season highlights your loss, whether […]
Bow Before the King
I’ve always loved watching and reading anything about medieval times. Kings and their royal families, strong and fearless knights storming […]
Hope: What We Learn From the First Week of Advent
When we truly live like people of hope, Jesus provides strength and changes outcomes.
Are We Telling His Story Through Our Actions? Part Two
Do our actions point others to who Jesus is and his power to save?
Christmas, Advent, and Jesus
When God sent his Son to earth, he said everything he wanted to say to the world.
Exposing the Lie of Hakuna Matata
God gave us life for the purpose of bringing us to himself, so embrace that purpose.
How to Handle the Unexpected During the Holidays
Let’s rejoice in the reason for the season rather than insist on holiday perfection.
Do You Love to Tell the Story? Part One
Do your words point to Jesus or do they carelessly divide the body of Christ?
It’s the Only Way to Truly Find Joy
Nothing in this world can ever make you happy, so forget about looking for it there.
Put on Your Christian Worldview Glasses and Find Unspeakable Joy
Having a Christian worldview keeps us from racing headlong toward the world’s false promises.
A Peaceful Transfer of Stewardship in 2021
God has given us the responsibility to steward our lives well and according to his will.
Holidays Mean Loneliness For Some
Loneliness is common to everyone; it can even happen when you’re surrounded by people.
Four Lessons from Job’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The Bible is not just a book of old stories; it is a guidebook for daily life application.
What is Sabbath and Why Do We Need It?
If we fail to see the benefit of rest, we will not be the best versions of ourselves.
What Are You Really Focusing On?
When things seem to be falling apart, do you rely on yourself or the God of the universe?
It’s Your Choice: Victory or Defeat?
If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.
Christian, Where’s Your Passion?
To experience who Jesus is and all he wants for us requires passionately knowing and serving him.
What Does the Bible Say about Debt?
Selfishly purchasing things you can’t afford is not being a good steward of God’s blessings.
Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So
We overcome Satan when we testify personally about what the blood of Christ has done for us.
Four Ways to Live by Faith
You can be confidence that God is in control, knows best, and you can ask him anything.
Anxiety: 3 Ways and 15 Promises
When you or someone you know has a fearful heart or paralyzing anxiety, there’s hope in God’s Word.
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.
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.
This is How to Fight Your Battles
That mountain ahead may look impossible, but God has been giving out courage since time began.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]