We don’t have to look far to see the chaos around us—conflict, unrest, and uncertainty seem to be everywhere. While we might think things are worse than ever, human history is actually full of seasons like this. Even during the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace, tensions bubbled under the surface. Kingdoms have alwaysContinueContinue reading “Devotional: Finding Peace when the world feels uncertain”
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The Multi Ethnic Church
I recently wrote this article for newchurches.com and wanted to share it here on my personal blog. Several years ago, a team from our church decided to prayerwalk our neighborhood. Historically, the area was divided down the middle, both socioeconomically and racially. While residents lived only a few feet from each other, their lives wereContinueContinue reading “The Multi Ethnic Church”
Son’s Need Their Fathers
Fathers are pivotal in asking their sons, “How are you doing?”
Changing a Generation
Not too long ago, the head coach of the boy’s track team of my former high school approached me about becoming an assistant track coach. As God’s providence would have it, the school is directly across the street from my church. Having the opportunity to work with local high school students in my community wasContinueContinue reading “Changing a Generation”
Seeing Jesus in the Family Part 4 (The Husband)
The Christian husband is called to a higher level, not simply a romantic love, but is willing at any moment to self-sacrifice for his wife.
Seeing Jesus in Marriage (The Wife)
Why appeal for marriage if we are talking about the family? Understand this is not dismissing single-parent homes.
Reset Your Life Today
While there’s no reset button in real life, the Lord does give us opportunities to re-adjust our outlook on life or to reconsider how we should spend our time and energy.
Silence the Accuser Today
See, you may still feel the sting of past sin and even shame, but have you allowed the Gospel to soothe the lingering wound of your soul? When was the last time you looked at yourself in the reflection of Jesus?
Are You Sleeping?
We need sleep. I know that seems like a simple statement, but hear me out. The Lord designed our bodies to rest, recharge and refuel. The Lord Jesus, 100% God and Man, while he physically walked the earth, slept. No, not in some spiritual way, but with eyes closed and body recharging from the day’sContinueContinue reading “Are You Sleeping?”
A Revival of the Good News
So, what do we do with this good news? Well, we proclaim to everyone everywhere that God calls them to repent and trust in the Savior Jesus Christ. Yet, for Christians, the Gospel is not just a one-time event in our lives; we need to preach the Gospel to ourselves daily. When dealing with the grief of sin or shame, go back to the good news that Christ died, was buried, and rose again.
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