Have you ever thought about all the people named in the Bible? I don’t just mean the real famous ones like Daniel and David and Mary and Martha. I mean the obscure…
Hope. It’s trending.
We are witnessing a unique cultural moment. And I’m not talking politically. I mean culturally and especially spiritually. I have been reading and hearing for several years that we were on the…
Warning. Dashboard lights.
Dashboard lights. They’re important. Especially the check engine light and the check oil light. Ignoring them or hoping they go away on their own is a foolish strategy. One way for a…
Witness. That’s all.
When Jesus called His followers to be His witnesses, He never asked us to be expert witnesses. He simply asked us to be faithful ones. That truth is both freeing and encouraging—especially…
PSL. Embrace it.
Yesterday, my niece showed up with a pumpkin spice coffee, and I thought, Hold on just a dang minute—it’s not even fall yet! It was a funny little reminder of how quickly…
The most important thing about you.
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Thus said A. W. Tozer in his 1961 work “The Knowledge of the Holy.” And…
Vision. Begin with the end.
Successful organizations develop Vision Statements in order to ensure that they intentionally invest their best resources toward the best end goals. They know it is wise to “Begin with the end in…
Integrity. Priceless.
This past Sunday, my Pastor Jay taught from the book of Judges (chapters 17–18), where we meet a man named Micah who made incremental compromises in his devotion to God. Those small…
Believers. Become leaders.
Did you know the New Testament uses the phrase “one another” more than 50 times? It tells us to teach one another, greet one another, love one another—and yes, serve one another….
Ordinary Moments. Soak them up.
As July winds down and August approaches, the back-to-school buzz is beginning to build. Here comes classroom supply lists, carpool schedules, sports practices, and all the other rush of fall activities. But…