A Thanksgiving Mini-Series (Part 2 of 3) In part one of our thanksgiving miniseries we discussed how thanksgiving is to be the lifestyle of a
Preparing Your Life for Ministry (a message for every Christian)
Whether you ministry in a formal way (pastor, missionary, etc) or whether you work down in a factory, stay at home with the kids, or any other
Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord Because He Cares For You
We live in a season where fear, anxiety, and burdens abound. Lawlessness reigns. Covid continues. The upcoming election creates unsettling
The Reality of the Christian life
I love the idea of being obsessed with Jesus … and I often talk about it. Recently, a good friend of mine (Micah Paull) took 7 minutes from one my
12 Reflections on the Command to “Rejoice Always!”
For most of the culture today, it appears that joy is elusive. Turning to entertainment, impurity, drugs, sports, relationships, shopping, or
Prayer: Hearing the Voice of the Shepherd
Knowing our God and recognizing His voice is essential when we come to prayer. John 10 reminds us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that His
Are You Always in All Ways a Christian?
Always. It's such a small word loaded with longevity. Always. The idea is never ceasing. At all times. On all occasions. Always. Just
The Christian Mindset
Our culture is celebrating and promoting fear, pride, and lawlessness. What the Bible calls evil, culture declares as good. What God says is good, the
The Spiritual Lesson I Learned When My Neighbor’s Gazebo Crashed in My Yard
Yesterday, my neighbor's gazebo crashed in my yard. As I looked out the window, the intense wind storm had picked up their newly built gazebo and