1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... For the last six years I have served as a soldier in the Florida National Guard. … Continue reading Ready to Defend
10 Reasons I want to be more like my Dad
As a child I didn't appreciate my Dad as much as I should have, but now that I am older I see so many qualities in him that I believe are worthy of emulating. My prayer is that I will display many of these qualities in my life as I am molded more in the … Continue reading 10 Reasons I want to be more like my Dad
We’re getting in our own way
It struck me this week how much we get in the way of accomplishing our own goals. As Christians, we say that we want to reach the world, and we probably mean it on some level. Sometimes, though, we wonder why our churches aren’t growing or why God isn’t doing more, but then we … Continue reading We’re getting in our own way
Single and OK
Is it possible to be single and happy? My friend Chris has some great thoughts on being single, happy, and used by God. And yes, in case you are wondering, he is single. Here's what Chris posted on our church's FaceBook page earlier this week: "He who is unmarried cares for the things … Continue reading Single and OK
Are We Headed For A Crash? Reflections On The Current State of Evangelical Worship
Lessons on Prayer
We have been talking about prayer the last couple of weeks at my church, so I thought I would share some of what we have been learning here. The following observations all come from Matthew Chapter 6. I hope that they will be a help to you! Pray in Secret – verses 5-6 … Continue reading Lessons on Prayer
Trial by Fire
It's easy to be thankful when good things happen, but what about the times that are hard, painful or uncertain? James says that those are the times that we should thank God. The same God is with us during the pleasure and the pain, so if He allows a trial to enter your life it … Continue reading Trial by Fire
The Impact of a Godly Mother
*photo credit - David Castillo Dominici & Free Digital Photos Do you remember what it was like right after your children were first born? You know, when they were still loveable? Before there was eye rolling, back talking, and mess making there was a bundle of joy and potential laying there in your arms. Do … Continue reading The Impact of a Godly Mother
Where is Your Confidence?
Confidence is a great thing. It can help you push through difficulty or uncertainty if it is placed wisely. Misplaced confidence or overconfidence, however, can lead to disaster. Confidence helped put the first man on the moon while overconfidence helped put the Titanic on the bottom of the ocean. Finding the right balance is delicate, … Continue reading Where is Your Confidence?
3 Days to Hope
This weekend we celebrate hope. Not just a slogan, not hope in a person or organization, but hope in God. This hope is more like a promise or guarantee. It’s a hope that changes everything. It didn’t seem that way in the beginning, though. The first day began with disbelief and ended with despair. Jesus’ … Continue reading 3 Days to Hope
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