Blog Archives

The Mission of God
Are you a cultural Christian or a biblical Christian? The true answer depends on if your life and your lips speak the good news of the gospel.

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


Spiritual Stiffness is Painful
In your walk with the Lord, will you push through the sacrifice and pain that it sometimes takes to have abundant life?

Faith TALK: Drawing Lines with our Families
God knows that we need each other, and not only that, God wants to be the very center of our families.

Heart Hanger Moments
Worship takes place when the holy penetrates the ordinary and we are left in awe of the God of the universe.

Clarity vs. Chaos
No need to be confused in this world full of chaos: Simply ask yourself two questions.

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?

First Corinthians 13 for Dads by Birth or Influence.
Love is a father who takes care of his family lovingly, physically, mentally, spiritually, biblically, and sacrificially.

Five Things Small Group Attendees Need to Know
Small groups are part of discipleship and valuable to churches, so consider the following if you’re part of one.

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.

Achieving Spiritual Success
When you devote yourself to extended and focused time with God, you will see identifiable results.

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?

What the Word Tells You is Only a Guess
There are all kinds of scams out there, but one of the biggest lies is that humans know more than God.

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.

Avoid Bruises and Turn on the Light
Intentionally avoid the darkness that causes pain and agony by turning on the Light that never dims.

We Need All Five Bars
If you’re feeling out of fellowship with God, you’re the one who created the distance, not Him.

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.

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.

How to Experience a Heart Shift
It’s easy to mask feelings of loneliness when you have a smile on your face, but it can be a precious time of listening to the Father.

Who I Am – Who I Am Not
If it feels like your very existence is meaningless, turn away from those desperate thoughts and choose life, joy, and peace from the only one who can give it: Jesus.

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.

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?

The Letters of Paul: What Was His Purpose?
Not only were Paul’s letters intended to be shared but also to explain the mission of God.

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

Your Time is Short. Pack It With Prayer.
Last words are windows to the soul, and they reveal true priorities: What will yours be?

Are You Standing in the Overflow
If you want to be part of what God is doing, ask him for an overflow of the Holy Spirit’s power to be a light in the darkness.

Mirror, Mirror Make Us Small
In this selfie-taking world of ours, we would do well to put the spotlight on our souls, not our bodies.

A Binding Contract You Don’t Want to Get Out of
When you reflect on the contract Jesus signed in blood long ago, remember you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Do I Have What it Takes?
As Mother’s Day approaches, remember that God’s grace is sufficient no matter how hard the day may be.

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.

Measuring Up and Mother’s Day
When you feel defeated, burdened, and ashamed of past mistakes, God’s grace covers you sufficiently.

If, Then, I Will
In this day and age, we don’t want to believe there are consequences for our sins. We want to only believe that God is loving and forgiving. He is, but He is also righteous.

Refocus
God’s law of rest for the land wasn’t about keeping something from the people, it was about refocusing their attention to what truly matters. Where is our focus?

Joy Comes in the Mourning
In your brokenness, know that from God’s perspective, you are covered by grace and used for his glory.

Walking Through Grief-an Introduction
There are different kinds of loss, but the most devastating one is that of a loved one, but God proves himself faithful despite the pain it brings.

Your Words Can Mean Death or Life
Don’t let your words lead to destruction and death but to truth and light.

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.

Increasing the Size of Your Map
Everything Jesus did as God was about intentionally seeking and saving the lost.

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

More Than a Plot of Dirt
Everything on this earth is temporary, but our true, eternal hope is in a kingdom where God sits on his holy throne.

Removing the Veil Through His Blood
What once was a heavy barrier between God and man is now a symbol of the depth of Jesus’ love for mankind.

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.

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