Focus on the Beauty of God’s Kingdom
My family recently took a beach vacation. The condo we rented was a perfect location for us to relax and enjoy time together. The boys and I played pickleball a […]
Trust the Gardener
While mowing my yard this weekend, I made the initial pass along the edge of my flower beds that wrap the corners of my house. As I turned the corner, […]
Explicit Content: Living Boldly for Christ
Music has always been a major influence in my life. My parents were band directors. My dad was a minister of music, and I also served as a music minister. […]
For Every Season, One Purpose
This summer, our church is being led through the book of Ecclesiastes. The writer, who refers to himself as The Preacher, offers us wisdom on how we ought to view […]
Not Just Reading—Responding: A Life Changed by the Bible
Recently, I spoke at a local high school on “How to Study the Bible.” The Bible can be intimidating. Its vast number of pages combined with difficult names and themes […]
Thankfull
Each November, our attention turns to Thanksgiving and memories of holidays spent at Granny’s house surrounded by extended family, eating food and sharing laughs while one or more of the […]
Whatever It Takes
How far are you willing to go to gain what you know you need? Some of the best movies and television series we love are almost always built around a […]
Our Freedom in Christ
This week, our nation celebrates 248 years of independence from British rule. The movement that fueled our Declaration of Independence was founded upon truths from Scripture concerning God-given rights that […]
Making Disciples is an Effort Worth Doing
Have you ever had a great idea but failed to act upon it because you didn’t have all the details ironed out? Have you ever been held back from advancement […]
Struggle and Freedom
This week, America celebrates our 247th Independence Day. Our freedom began with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but shortly thereafter the resolve by those who desired freedom was […]