Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family are having an excellent morning! Christmas is a time of year where we acknowledge the blessings and provisions God has bestowed upon us. Consider for a moment, God’s provision of food. Perhaps it’s something that we’ve taken for granted this past year? Have we been well-fed this year?
Read MoreMost of us are spending quality time with family; but what’s the plan? What are you going to do today to make some memories? What will make today different than every other day of the year? What will create the best Instagram shot or status update? I believe there is a simple answer.
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Child sponsorship changed our family’s life and gave us a new “South American brother.” Learn how sponsoring a child can impact your family too.
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Do we deserve it? As Christians, we often state how much we don’t deserve God’s grace and mercy. I’ve been pondering whether or not we’re correct in saying that.
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Embrace the now to shape your family’s future by being present and engaged in your home.
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Our culture is becoming increasingly sexualized. There are few who would deny that statement. As a pastor, I feel like I get a front-row seat to the results of this culture at least weekly, as I interact with people on a personal level, from all walks of life.
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Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!
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Yesterday was my wife’s birthday and we had a great time with the family. Overall, she had a pretty enjoyable day doing some of the things she loves. And yet, as I think about how I acted yesterday, I feel convicted.
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Loss is hard. I remember walking with my wife after losing her father. It was really hard. However, when I think back, it was during our family’s sorrow that I found a renewed understanding of eternity and God’s faithfulness.
Read MoreI’ve been processing through the morning my father-in-law lost his battle with lung cancer. That morning will forever be solidified in my mind. It was my first real, close-to-home experience with grief, and I was not prepared for how debilitating it would be.
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We have to face the reality that there are a number of people who did not have any type of get-together with family or friends this past week. Nor will they have an opportunity to take part in the many festivities planned throughout this next month. The question is, what will we do about that? How will we make a difference out of our abundance?
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Have you lost someone recently? Maybe you’re having a tough day, working through with memories and reminders of someone you lost years ago? If so, Lean into Jesus and let Him carry it with you. He loves you. He knows your loss.
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