Purposeful Disasters
You, brother and sister in Christ, were created for this very season of panic and worry! That’s right, God called and drew you for works...
An Opportunity to Prove God to the World
1 Peter 3:15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a...
Consider What You're Praying For
When asked to pray, many are uncomfortable. Often this is because they aren’t sure how, or what, to pray. This frequently leads to a...
Why Were We Created?
Why did God, knowing that man would fall and rebel against Him, create us? Sure, we all would say that we were created to give Him glory...
Stop Struggling So Hard
Do you ever get exhausted from your life in Christ? Are you tired of all the unmet expectations and failed efforts? Do you find yourself...
God Causes the Bad (and why that's good)
You have likely heard people encourage each other with the statement, “God won’t give you more than you can handle,” and if you have read...
Get Lost
Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. The word lost is such a beautiful word. Not in every context, but in...
You Don't Know My Life!
In my profession, I deal with a lot of former prison inmates, those who served time in the local jail, and mostly with those who have...
Save Your Family
You are constantly building. Your career. Your house. Your 401k. A playground set for your kids’ enjoyment. But what are you constructing...
What Kind of Monster...
Imagine you wake up tomorrow to the sound of sirens and screaming outside! You jump out of bed and run to the window where you see a...
Let Your Children See You Fight
I’ve heard many parents, and several parenting sites and articles exclaim that you should NEVER fight in front of your children. Some say...
The One Lesson That Changed My Life
I have learned a LOT of lessons during my time in ministry. Whether through church ministry partners and leaders, pastors, and especially...
You Say You Believe In Christmas... (but your life testifies against you!)
We don’t really believe in Christmas anymore. Sure, we believe in getting together at church, gift-giving, and shopping. We believe in...
Mundane Matters
I'm often asked by people in the church about my recovery. About my big "aha" moment. I'm sure I disappoint them when I tell them truths...
Stupid Ostrich
Suffering is part of life. Everyone encounters it. Job encountered suffering more than most ever will. But the book of Job (and...