May 6, 2019 – If salvation by grace through faith, is totally a gift from God, why did Jesus call us to repentance? Why did Paul call us to live holy lives? Are we free from the law or not?Of course w...  Read More

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.-Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) ___________________________ May 1, 2019 – Ephesians 4 ...  Read More

April 17, 2019 – I long for the days I spent in Europe because of the more relaxed approach to life. Being driven can produce results, but I’m not certain it is always healthy. I suppose like anything...  Read More

An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.-P...  Read More

The metaphor of Kingship shows up in both song and story. Despite the fact that we live in a world that desperately wants to avoid responsibility, somewhere deep inside our hearts resonate with the tr...  Read More

April 1, 2012 – Go, make disciples of all nations! Both sides of this “great commission” are important to where God is leading the church. We should be inviting people to these things. We should be go...  Read More

March 30, 2019 – No matter what anyone else says and regardless of any impact on my self-esteem, I have to deal with failure. I do fail. There are moments after difficult talks where I question myself...  Read More

March 29, 2019 – It is not and never has been about me. God’s calling on my life isn’t about me. It’s about me being a vessel through which God works to reach those he wants to reach. It has always be...  Read More

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!-John 14:13-14 (NLT) _______________________...  Read More

As you know, Son, one of my favorite historical documents is the Declaration of Independence. The wording is so beautiful and so meaningful, it just demands being read, again and again, as a reminder ...  Read More

August 22, 2016 – Lately, I have been uncertain. Have I truly received the Holy Spirit? Is it possible to receive the Holy Spirit and yet be unable to hear or feel his influence in my life? It seems l...  Read More

March 25, 2019 – Holy Spirit rain, fall down like a flood. So many things related to my walk with God are either principles or feelings. I’m not certain that’s a bad thing, but not sure it’s good eith...  Read More