Be Aware of the Enemy
If you live long enough, you will realize life is tough. Whether it is disease, a death of a loved one, finances or relationships,...
What to do with Gifts from God?
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If...
The Name of Jesus
Sometimes I get frustrated when people say phrases like, “If you are ever hurt or overwhelmed, just say JESUS…” This statement seems...
Shame
Shame is something that we are not designed to carry. It is emotional baggage that ties us to a hurtful past. Shame keeps us from...
Anger in Loss
I received some troubling news this weekend. A friend from back home that I played ball with and went to school with passed away...
Navigating Storms
In the past, navigating vessels at sea was much more challenging. Early seamen used things such as the stars, chronometer, and a sextant...
Compassion
Relationships seem to be the sustaining factor of any growing church. When people who are like-minded are comfortable doing life...
Reap What You Sow
Jesus spoke in parables to the people. His desire was to give real life examples to reveal the mysteries of heaven. In Matthew 13, Jesus...
Ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of...
Solitude
In our society, if we are doing nothing we are considered lazy. We fill our lives with so many activities and outings that we rarely have...