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Becoming a Sacrifice
If you have accepted Him as your Savior, you have a duty to be holy, to be set apart from the rest of this world for His glory.


Screaming Headlines, Hurting People and God’s Kingdom
I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]

The Fruit of Anger is Almost Always Rotten
If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’ve probably heard two distinct ideas about anger: The first is that […]

God is Our Shield
When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

Give credit where it is due
Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.

Some Questions to Ask Yourself, Mr. Chauvin
Dear Derek Chauvin, I began this letter to Mr. George Floyd, but I had a change of heart. Mr. Floyd […]

God’s Redemption Plan is for All People
Racism is not a new story and sadly, it isn’t an old one either. It wasn’t so long ago that […]

What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

Facing Rejection and Finding Acceptance
For four months I’ve been studying the book of Mark in the Bible because I received a slightly random and […]

Hot and Cold
As Christians, we sin and fail. But our proper response should always be to listen to the Holy Spirit’s conviction, repent and ask for forgiveness.

What Boldness is Not
I want to be bold. Do you know what I mean? I want to live a life that makes a […]

Family Blessings
During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.

He’s a Lying Pervert: Why America May Never be Great Again
(Originally written on Election Day 2016) It’s a big day. We, the people, are obsessed with figuring out what to […]

Seeing Red
You see red. Your blood pulses, your breath quickens and your thoughts fly. You surge with energy… too much energy. […]

Discovering What’s Actually “Essential”
It seems that our whole world has changed in the last couple of months with the global pandemic situation. Our […]

Open Letter to Those Heroic Teachers
Dear Teachers, THANK YOU! Two simple words that say so much, yet not quite enough. Especially this year, this crazy, […]

Heroes sin too
Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.

8 Ways to Conquer the Destructive Power of Fear: Part Three
It is true that fear has a destructive power in our life. But it is also true that faith in […]

What The Destructive Power of Fear Does to Us: Part Two
I suppose the first question you might ask me may be, “Why should I want to conquer my fears?” And […]

7 Definitions of a Friend
When the First World War ended, the King and Queen of Belgium wanted to honor President Hoover for the aid […]

Clear Instructions
God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.

6 Ways You Can be a Barnabas
Barnabas was, in my opinion, the greatest man in the New Testament other than Jesus. Why? Because Barnabas was an […]

God doesn’t forget us
No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.

God Loves Us: What Does That Really Mean?
God loves me first. Before I was even born, he knew my name, and he knew yours too. God loved […]

Being a Heroic Husband is all About One Thing
My favorite scenes in action movies are when the protagonist begins training to defeat his/her foe. It is during this […]


5 Instructions While We Wait for His Return
Just as the cross and the resurrection are essential to our Christian faith, so is the promise of Jesus’ return. […]

I’m in the Lord’s army
When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.

Who’s Really in the Driver’s Seat?
A few days ago on my drive to the office I realized something that I suppose I already knew: Automobiles […]

Quarantine Takeaways: Stripping Away the Extras
I have taken a lot of things in my life for granted. And now with all the “extra” stuff in […]

God doesn’t forget us.
He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.

Can I Be Honest? Prayer is a Struggle For Me
Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]

What Proverbs Says About the Foolish and the Wise
Normally when I am praying through a book of the Bible I fall in love with it and say it […]

Here’s How to be a Superhero Husband
Husband, never underestimate how much your wife craves your attention. A wife’s heart sings when her husband picks up on […]

3 Reasons God’s Promises are Powerful for the Weary
There’s a phrase people use that always bugs me. It’s when a harsh confrontation needs to be had and it’s […]

Politics, Religion and Freedom: Lessons From a Veteran
I was born into a military family. Those are my roots, and because of that, I probably don’t see the […]

When You Follow Christ You Can’t Lose it All
Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, had twelve sons, including Joseph and the youngest, Benjamin. The ten older […]

You want me to do what?
What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

How Should We Live? How Should We Die?
Last night I dreamed about my dad. It’s strange, because although he passed away eleven years ago next month, this […]

Beauty Fades
I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

Where Do You Find Significance?
Marriages often crumble because one spouse looks to the other to completely satisfy his or her innate need for significance and for security. […]

A Strong Tower in the Storms of Life
Several years ago, I was flying back to Dallas from Lubbock, Texas, when I experienced by far the most turbulent […]

Tracing it Back
Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

It’s Time to Speed the Spread (of the good news)
When was the last time you spread the good news? What an odd time to think about spreading things! News […]

Crisis Speaks Loud but Jesus Has the Final Word
Our nation is experiencing record-breaking numbers as death rates from COVID-19 continue to climb. Illnesses continue to swell, and panic […]

Life isn’t fair
No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.

Give God Your Best
They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.

Solitude vs .The Four Lies of Isolation
In 1 Kings 17 Elijah is divinely sustained with water from a brook and food brought by ravens during a […]
