About 10 years ago, when our Australian Shepherd was less than a year old, he loved chasing tennis balls but refused to bring them back. He would run after the ball, pick it up, and then just drop it somewhere…
Psalm 71 has been one of my favorite passages over the years in ministry because it keeps bringing me back to what really matters. I am called to keep telling what God has done. As long as He gives me…
A personal relationship with Jesus is far more than keeping a list of rules or trying to stay on track spiritually. It is not about checking boxes or going through motions. It is something living and active that shapes your…
I have been doing a Winter Olympics themed message series this month, and not just because the games are coming up. The idea of training fits the Christian life really well. Long before anyone competes, there is preparation, correction, discipline,…
Christmas means so much more than a baby in a manger. Links to Watch and Listen to the Message at the Bottom of the Post It means more than decorations, gifts, family gatherings, good food, and familiar traditions. All of…
Live Well: Worship, Evangelize, Learn, and Love. A Call to Live Fully for Jesus Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I doing enough with my life?” Maybe it hits you during a walk, on your way into work, or…
I was talking with my friend Dr. Ken Castor earlier this month and asked if I could reshare this timeless and helpful message with you that he gave at my church a few years ago. It’s about how the pure…
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. It’s a covenant designed to reflect his love, grow our character, and bless future generations. Hebrews 13:4 says that marriage should be honored by all. Whether you’re married, single, or widowed, Scripture calls…
1 John 5:11–13 says, “And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.…
From time to time, believers use the phrase “I’m not being fed” to describe their experience in a church. It is a familiar expression in many congregations, and at first it can sound reasonable and spiritual. But when we look…
“Well Faith Wins” is an encouraging phrase that expresses the heart of what I want to share. It is simple, memorable, and positive. More than that, it points people back to Jesus. At the end of the day, this is…
A news story recently told of someone who won the Publishers Clearing House prize of $5,000 a week for life, only to later hear that the company had gone bankrupt. What once looked like a lifetime of financial security quickly…
Grandparents have a special opportunity to encourage, equip and inspire their grandchildren to follow Jesus. In when I was little my dad got married and I stayed with my new step-mom’s parents. I was their first grandson (step grand-son) but…
One of the blessings of following Christ is knowing that the best is still to come. Life often gives us the hardest things first. We walk through seasons of loss, disappointment, and struggle. But God has a way of turning…
If you’ve ever assembled a team of volunteers to work on a church project, you know it can be both inspiring and incredibly challenging. And if that project involves selecting and installing playground equipment, the complexity grows quickly. What starts…