Revenge – A Short Story from the Archives
I had a friend who ended up paying more than he bargained for because he angrily took revenge on the tow truck driver who impounded his bike as directed by the police. This video was filmed back when I was…
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Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
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Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
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Jesus and Miracles
Discover what Jesus’ miracles reveal about His power and care, and find encouragement to trust His timing.
How to Experience God’s Blessings
Practical Bible teaching on honoring God with your time, finances, work, and involvement in the church.
The Season I Was Forced to Learn Video Ministry
As a church planting pastor renting the public school for our Sunday church service and Wednesday night kids program, we were surprised when we were told we couldn’t meet due to Covid restrictions. I remember recording my first “church at…
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Explore Exodus 20 and God’s guidance for worship, relationships, rest, honesty, integrity, and contentment.
The Road of Life (a poem about Jesus riding a tandem bicycle)
I like to ride my bike around the farm roads and river hills where I live. Many times I think of this poem from Tim Hansel’s Book “Holy Sweat” that describes how we should ride through life with Jesus in…
When People Leave Your Church
I’ve been actively involved serving in local churches for over 30 years. I could share a long list of reasons why people came to a church and reasons why people left a church. Some people stay for a season and…
Stories and Scripture to Show How Revenge may not bring Satisfaction
Some people just get us so angry that we want to cause them to feel some of the pain and problems they have caused us. We might even stay awake at night planning what we are going to do to…
Maybe You’re not their “Cup of Tea” and that’s OK
One day in church I had a middle aged guy walk up to me and say, “I don’t like you.” And my first thought was “What are we in Junior High?” I’m sure many people have thought it over the…
Teaching Kids and Youth – Ministry Resources
There are a lot of kids and youth ministry materials options listed online. Here are some that have worked for me in the past and some recommended by other ministry leaders in my network. Remember that the pandemic in 2020…
Encouragement for Christian Living
Eight messages offering practical biblical encouragement for your choices, family, worship, and spiritual growth.