“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 not about clever marketing. It is about a truth I have seen again and again […]
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 even those things into good. What feels like breaking ground can later bring a harvest […]
Over the last three decades of serving as a pastor, I’ve come to understand that silence can sometimes feel safer than speaking up. When someone sets their course and locks in their agenda, even a well-meant caution or redirection can feel like opposition. Tensions often rise, not necessarily because of pride or rebellion, but because […]
Reflections on How Praise Anchors Us in Hard Times Life has a way of pushing us off center. You know what I mean. There are seasons when things don’t go as planned, when losses pile up, and when the noise of the world becomes too loud to think straight. Sometimes it’s personal grief. Sometimes it’s […]
There’s a powerful but tragic figure in the New Testament that many people overlook. His name is Demas. At one point, he was part of the apostle Paul’s ministry team—mentioned alongside faithful men like Luke and Mark. In Philemon 24 and Colossians 4:14, he’s listed as a fellow worker, even sending greetings to the churches. […]
As Americans, we look forward to the Fourth of July each year. Fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and flag waving—all reminders that we are blessed to live in a nation where freedom is part of our identity. But for believers in Jesus, the holiday also gives us the opportunity to reflect on a far greater kind […]
After Sunday’s message from 3 John, I took a few extra minutes to talk about what’s happening in the world right now. With the recent U.S. bombing of Iran, the rising threat of global war, and increasing confusion all around us, people are asking: Are we living in the last days? The short answer is […]
In Romans 1:7, the apostle Paul writes, “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace and peace. Two powerful gifts that only God can give. Grace is God’s unmerited favor—His love […]