One of the things that we struggle with sometimes in faith is the nature of holiness or being faithful. We are supposed to be self-controlled. We are supposed to be obedient, denying our passions and living into God’s goodness and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Books that have Shaped Me
A month or so ago my friend Greg Ducker asked me what were some of my favorite books? What were some books that have influenced me in leadership and personally? I have been thinking a lot about that question recently, … Continue reading
How the Devil is Defeated
Revelation 12 paints one of the most amazing pictures in all the Bible. In this passage, we see a war in heaven, as the devil rebels against God. In this war, the devil is defeated and is cast out of … Continue reading
Our True Home
In life, we are all called to something. Now, in reality, we all “do” something, but that thing that we “do” may not be our calling. What is our calling? Great question. It is different for all of us, we … Continue reading
Something to Remember
Do you ever get distressed about life? About the circumstances of where things are nowadays? Do you worry about the future, the world, where things are headed? I think everyone, especially those of us with kids worry about the world … Continue reading
What to Say?
One of the reasons why I think it is hard to give witness to our faith is we don’t know what to say. How can I share my faith? What will say? How can I invite someone to church? What … Continue reading
When You Can’t Trust Your Feelings
You ever felt like God is not listening? Like God has forgotten about you? Like God is ignoring your prayers and pleas? We’ve all felt that way at some point. But, just because we may feel that way, does that … Continue reading
Where Our Joy is Found
Today in Luke 10: 17-19, we see Jesus’ disciples return from a mission with much success. And we see they, as well as Jesus, celebrate what happens. But, we see that Jesus tells them not to lose focus on what … Continue reading
Pretty Feet
In a world that is fascinated with beauty and fame and power, what is really beautiful? What is a true image of beauty? What do you think of? Today in Isaiah 52: 7-10, we get one of the more well-known passages … Continue reading
Walking Through 1 John: Day 14
Hey there, remember me? Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve put out my daily thoughts. It’s been a very hectic few weeks and I’ve just been snowed under with everything. In light of that, I wasn’t able to give … Continue reading