Blog Archives
It’s a Wrap
As we find ourselves wrapped up in the traditions of celebrating, let’s follow Christ’s example of giving peace, forgiveness, compassion, joy, humility, and sacrifice.
Finding Jesus: Finding Strength to Do the Impossible
Fear and doubt can take us out of trusting God and experiencing Him.
How To Increase Your Joy
Jesus gives us joy and shows us what true joy looks like.
The Shepherds
In the Christmas story and still today, God shares the message of His Son with and through the humble.
Seasons of Love
We can learn a lot about God’s love and care for us from the four seasons.
Finding Jesus: Finding Faith in the Waiting
In a world where we get answers fast, God wants us to be willing to wait because that’s when our faith develops.
Then What
The most challenging questions lead us to the scene of the cross for answers.
How to Lead
Looking at how Jesus led helps us learn what true leadership is.
The “A-Ha” Moment
Let’s talk. God loves you and desires a deeper relationship with you. If you’ll only humble yourself to His authority and Lordship over your life. Why? Because He is worthy!
Gratitude: A Thankful Heart
There’s something special about believing big things from our God and thanking Him first that can really activate the power of God in our lives!
Leftovers
Don’t give God your leftovers. Allow him to be The Feast you indulge in and come away eternally filled by His Spirit to the fullest!
Biblical Love vs Self-Love
The love God calls us to is different than the world’s love.
Gratitude: Learning from the Lepers
Thankful and obedient hearts get God’s attention and His blessing!
Journeying with Jonah: Part 4
The real hero of this story is not Jonah, but God. He used an imperfect man to save an imperfect nation who lived imperfect lives to point them to a perfect God.
He Leaves the Light On
Learn the lessons that separation can bring, but run when you spot home. Your Father always leaves the light on.
Journeying with Jonah: Part 2
God desires our obedience. He wants a heart that loves him so much, it is willing to trust and obey Him…even when it’s hard.
Reasonable Expectations
We must show others the same compassion Jesus has shown us.
Why 5?
David appeals to the very nature of who God is, not his own competence or luck, thus a teaching moment for witnesses and recorded for us. As your Goliaths appear in life’s challenges, learn from David.
Attributes of God, Part 7
The Love of God crushes the notion that love is something we can earn.
This Love, part 1…
We’re excited to share “This Love,” a five part series on the love of God!
Stuck…
When we feel “stuck,” we can learn a lot about God and His heart for us and our world.
The Message of Psalms
The Psalms teach us how to pour our hearts out to God.
Be My Guest
If Jesus devoted time to be with others, it isn’t optional for His followers.
Can You Hear Those Deafening Thoughts?
You can take the worries off your mind, because God has you on his.
Choosing Your Shape
Grace means using forgiveness and humility to keep you away from being self-centered and judgmental.
You Can Write a New Ending to Your Story
Your story, until today, may look bleak, impossible, and hopeless, but I’m telling you from experience that you can change the trajectory of your live.
What Today’s Superheroes Don’t Have
There’s a completely new set of heroes that don’t hold a candle to those that are truly humble and selfless.
Need a Shot of Encouragement For the Culture War?
With conspiracies, distrust, and depression at the forefront of cultural noise, we would do well to turn it off and turn to Christ.
Lessons Out of the Dirt
Where or to whom are you looking for stress relief? If not heavenward, it won’t work for long.
“Used” in the Best Sense of the Word
Jesus truly saw people, related to them, and cared about their eternity, so are you willing to be used in the same way?
Anchor Yourself to God’s Word
If anxiety and fear have consumed your life and thoughts, live with the knowledge that God’s truths are unshakeable.
Do We Do Well to be Angry?
When it comes to obeying God, we may outwardly obey him but our hearts are far from being glad about it.
The Most Controversial Faith Question Ever
Even after Jesus’ teaching that all people were the same in God’s sight, some people disagreed about who exactly could be saved.
Stretch Those Humility Muscles
Humility is a choice and a gift God gave us so we can sacrificially serve others.
Leading Into the Future But Glorifying God In the Process
We have entered into some of the most difficult times culturally, yet we have more opportunities to serve and love others if only we would cast out fear.
Connected in Greatness in Him
Are we actually following Jesus’ example of growing our faith through community by being transparent with a lighted, handheld screen?
My Journey to Writing a Christian Novel – Pt. 3
The best way for our churches – and subsequently God’s kingdom – to grow is by word of mouth. So open your mouth and invite someone.
When we don’t have words
In all circumstances, it is a privilege to pray, but sometimes it is all right to be quiet and wait on the Lord.