Jesus enters our mess to bring redemption and grace. This Christmas, trust Him to clean up your life with His love and forgiveness.
Read MoreThe placement of presents under the tree adds a distinct layer. As each gift is wrapped and placed, Christmas draws closer, building anticipation, and creating a visual countdown for Christmas morning. Although the Christmas tree has no origins in the original Christmas story; a tradition that was taken over by Christianity years ago, it can still serve as a pointer. How so? Bear with me.
Read MoreAre you ready to become a more effective and spiritually grounded leader? If so, I’m excited to introduce my new book, “Becoming a Biblical Leader: 30 Days of Scriptural Principle and Spiritual Growth” published by Ambassador International. In a world where leadership often emphasizes power, influence, and ambition, this book takes a different approach. It invites you to explore leadership through the lens of faith, humility, and a commitment to aligning your life with the principles found in the Bible.
Read MoreFive outcomes of a transformed heart. In chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, there are some unique outcomes that he lays out, on how an individual responds once they have received the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These responses or perhaps, better clarified as behavioural outcomes, are spurred on by the Holy Spirit and then lived out by the individual.
Read MoreOur family has been enjoying the new Disney+ series titled, The Santa Clauses; a sequel TV series to the three Santa Claus films with actor, Tim Allen. During the writing of this series, a bit of discord between Allen and the Disney writers surfaced.
Read MoreCongregations are still struggling to reach their pre-COVID numbers for physical gatherings. Some remain online or continue to meet in small groups at home. Congregations are dispersed in a way that we haven’t seen in centuries…or millennia. Church leaders are looking for direction. Will God provide direction? He will, in His time for His purpose.
Read MoreOur family was hitting up Florida theme parks in February 2020. The greatest fear at that time? Upside-down roller coasters! Not COVID. People had coughs and colds, kids had runny noses, and touched everything, but there were no safety precautions. Lines were tight, no one wearing masks, and no hand-sanitizer stations. Simply put, there was no fear. Will we ever get back there?
Read MoreWe’ve been in a wilderness over the past two years. Our wilderness has been social, societal, phycological and political. It’s been very exhausting, like walking through the wilderness. We have been bombarded with fear through confusion, isolation and polarization.
Read MoreMost people try their best, but a careful look at the intent behind the commandments proves a little more difficult. We might follow the rule, but our heart condition may be jaded. And that is really the purpose of today’s post; to get to the heart of the 10 commandments.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve just entered a time of sorrow? Maybe you’re just coming out of one? I can’t promise it won’t hurt, but joy is coming. Hope is on the way. Don’t stop praying; don’t stop crying out to God. He sees you. He is faithful. He has a plan.
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