
Have you ever taken a moment and read Paul’s greetings and closings of his letters? He made a point to draw attention to grace and peace. He loved his people. The people that God entrusted him to shepherd. Paul poured into them regardless of his own situations. Through pain, imprisonments, trials and persecution, he continued to minister to them. Paul loved his flock. While this is evident throughout his letters, there is… Read More
Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:10-11 Have you ever been faced with a task that seems so dauntingly huge, you can’t see past the obstacles? Maybe you believe there really is light at… Read More
Category: Biblical Studies, Old Testament Insights Tags: Burning Bush, Christ, Christian, Exodus, Faith, Games, God, Holy Ground, House, Jesus, Lord, Moses, Playing, value, Worth
This particular post is one that has taken time. Time in reflection, prayer, writing, and more reflection, prayer, and writing. Over the course of several weeks, this post has come into existence through reflection and study of what I believe could be argued, one of the most pivotal moments in Biblical history: Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. Enjoy. And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a… Read More
Category: Prayer Life, Spiritual Growth Tags: Burning Bush, Christ, Christian, Faith, God, Holy Ground, Jesus, Lord
As I was at work Saturday night, thinking about my message for the morning I realized something. While this series is about getting back to the basics of being a follower of Christ, my message is centered on rightfully placing Jesus as the first priority in our life. Not tomorrow, but now. The problem we often have is being really really good at finding other things to put before Him. And to… Read More
Category: Sermons & Teachings, Teaching Series Tags: Christ, Christian, Focus, Games, Goal, God, House, Jesus, New Years, Playing, Priorities, Resolution
Have you ever been given favor because of someone else? Maybe they “put in a good word” for you, or picked up your mess so others wouldn’t notice. Perhaps they taught you something that when utilized, brought success. I think if we take a moment and think, we can all come up with at least one person who fits the bill. If you are like me, you can come up with a… Read More
A new year is here. Even greater, a new decade. I don’t know about you, but for me there are things in the last year and decade that are a part of my past I wish could be undone. Things I’ve said, things I’ve done. Most done out of selfish immaturity. Some to myself, some to others. My guess is, you can relate at some level. The truth is, we’ve all made… Read More
Category: Life Application, Overcoming Trials Tags: Butterfly, Caterpillar, Christ, Christian, Goal, God, Jesus, Mind, New Years, Paul, Renewal, Resolution, Romans, Transformed
There was a time she didn’t touch both ends of the couch. She would fall asleep snuggled up with me, even though she adamantly said I wasn’t her dad. Things have changed over the three years I’ve been a part of her life. She now says “I love you” back to me. She calls me “dad” when referring to me with her friends, even when she knows I can hear her. She… Read More
Have you ever noticed how infectious a smile can be? I wonder if you are like me, unable to resist smiling back. A smile churns my spirit, it makes me feel a sense of happiness. Growing up, I was told by my Pastor that one of the things he liked most about me was that I always had a smile. That comment, this observation has stuck with me for years now. See,… Read More
Category: Faith in Daily Life, Life Application Tags: Christ, Christian, Family, Jesus, Kids, Smile
Category: Advent & Christmas, Seasonal & Topical Tags: Christ, Christian, Christmas, Faith, God, Jesus, Love
Whether you like yours or not, your name has significance. There is a reason your name is what it is. The reason may be silly, or dumb in your opinion, but the fact is there was reason behind picking that name for you. My middle name was picked in honor of my great-grandpa. Parts of my children’s names were chosen because of the connection to family, or my wife and mine’s personal… Read More
Category: Biblical Studies, Old Testament Insights Tags: Christ, Christian, Christmas, Faith, God, Jesus
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