Monthly Archives: May 2023

**Parental Advisory** This is not the one to listen to on the way to their elementary school.God calls us to be pure, to remember that our bodies are temples. Back in the 90’s and 00’s, a movement within the evangelical … Continue reading →

We continue our conversation about church hurt today. Peter tells us to be like minded, sympathetic, loving, compassionate and humble. Why does Peter tell the church to act this way? They weren’t. What happens when Christians don’t do this with … Continue reading →

Today we talk about how principles of corporate leadership took precedence over discipleship, which led to prioritizing numbers and customer service over unity and maturity. It wasn’t all bad, but it wasn’t all good either.

Yes. Sometimes… the church hurts people and — here’s the stark reality — it’s going to… IF we put our hope in the church alone. Jesus and His church are distinct entities. Jesus loves the church, He’s given Himself for … Continue reading →

Join me today in thinking about the Spirit of glory and God being on us as we do the difficult task of discipleship. I’m feeling the pressure as an adult. Maybe you do, too. Are our expectations unrealistic? Do we … Continue reading →

The goal isn’t for a broken world to believe us (His followers) but rather that they’d believe Him. The works we do in serving the world are testimony to Christ in us — and, someday, Christ in them.

My dad recently turned 70, which is nothing to shake a stick at. I’m only 43, but I wouldn’t be 43 if he wasn’t 70. I wouldn’t exist if he didn’t. My existence is possible and made better because of … Continue reading →

We get nervous with silence. We fill our prayers with talk talk talk talk so as to avoid the awkwardness. But remember: it’s two-sided. God speaks as well, sometimes saying the most in silence.

Yesterday was beautiful but the glory of God is and will be far far greater.

Feeling afraid, alone, hopeless, weak? God is with you and God can help you. But… we can help, too. If you’re in a rough spot, reach out. Say something. People care about you.