This was an Easter Sunday like no other. Our country and most of the world was in lock down due to Covid-19. For one of the few times in the last 2,000 years, Christians did not gather (in person at least) to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will likely remember this strange Easter […]
I was struggling with fear. Fear that I was not going to be able to accomplish all that I needed to get done. Fear that I did not have the resources necessary for the task. Fear that I was going to fail. The result was stress, anxiety and acting like a jerk. Have you ever […]
We are a few weeks into the new year. How are you doing? Have you stuck with your commitments? Will you see them through to completion? Is this going to be a year of change…growth…progress? There are lots of factors that play into reaching our goals. Doubt is something that can destroy any hope of […]
Have you been in any fights today? I’ll bet that you have. If not, they are coming. The alarm clo ck goes off…you are in a fight. Will you get your workout in? Will you spend time in God’s Word? Time to head to work…you are in a fight. What will your attitude be? Will […]
I want to help you. Sometimes people get this crazy idea that if they could just be close to God that life would be so much better. Oh my! I want to save you from such an absurd notion. The last thing that you want to do is waste your time and energy trying to […]
Mission makes all the difference. A strong sense of mission gets you up in the morning. Mission can carry you through unimaginable obstacles. A clear mission fills you with purpose and joy. Do you know your mission? Jesus knew his mission and as in all things, he set the perfect example for us. I recently […]
What kind of Savior is Jesus? That is a question that could go in a lot of different directions, but I want to share with you the three most important distinctives about Jesus as Savior. Buckle up. These really matter. Jesus is THE Savior We live in a world with more choices than ever before. […]
We all struggle with sin. It’s hard to obey God. We begin our lives as fallen people plagued by the sin nature and even when we trust Jesus to redeem us, the battle continues. That often frustrates me. New life in Christ doesn’t eliminate the conflict. We are called to obey. We are given new […]
As the end of the year rolls around, we begin to think of how we lived during the last year, and what we might change in the coming year. Change is hard. It usually doesn’t happen. Take Courage! Change is possible, but it takes a good plan. The key is asking and answering three key […]
Christmas is a joy to me. I’ve always loved each and every part of it. When I became a follower of Christ, my heart for Christmas only grew. I have never understood the Scrooges of the season. I realize that sometimes the losses of life get magnified during the holiday and that is hard. My […]
