https://youtu.be/JFQsRbBGxPw Praying Through the Pain Scripture Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: We dial 911 for all kinds of emergencies because we know that someone will answer and that help will come. When life gets hard we have something better than 911. We have a direct line to the creator and sustainer of the … Continue reading Praying through the Pain
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Why?
https://youtu.be/1tGYwywXfbE Why? Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: We tend to have the same questions when things go wrong. Job asked "why me?" (Job 7:20) Psalm 13 - how long? Pain raises a lot of questions, but answering those questions doesn't guarantee that we will feel any better. In … Continue reading Why?
Looking back at 2017
Thank you for still being here. 2017 was a crazy year. I didn't accomplish everything that I set out to do, but more of you than ever have stopped by to be a part of this ministry. That's pretty amazing and humbling. It's crazy to me that people from all over the world find their … Continue reading Looking back at 2017
Time to change
I finally did it. I took the plunge into the dark recesses of my closet and cleaned some things out. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of clothes. Not because I shop a lot, but because I don't like to let go of things. It's not really my fault, though. I inherited this … Continue reading Time to change
Know Your Enemy
We are at war. One of the most dangerous things that we can do is forget that, but unfortunately it seems that we often get comfortable or distracted and lose sight of that very thing. We are at war, but it's not a physical battle. It’s not a war of bullets and bombs, but of … Continue reading Know Your Enemy
I believe
We've all been asked to believe some things that just don't make sense. Jesus asked His followers to believe some pretty outrageous things, but from where I stand He's pretty credible. Here's why. https://youtu.be/HU8dQZ7XkRc
Best of 2016
Thank you for sticking with me for another year. I didn't post as much in 2016, but still had almost the same number of readers as the year before. That's pretty amazing and humbling. It's crazy to me that people from all over the world find their way to this blog. People from 32 countries … Continue reading Best of 2016
I’m still not the man I want to be
Several years ago I began using this time of year as a time to reflect on where I am in life and who I am as a Christ-follower. It has helped me stay focused on moving forward in my calling as a father, husband, and minister. But, after years of intentional reflection, goal setting, … Continue reading I’m still not the man I want to be
Leaders Eat Last
Leaders are often out front. They take charge, give direction, and make things happen. The best leaders, though, do all of those things in order to care for those whom they lead. When leaders defer meeting their own needs so that the needs of those that they lead can be met it tells the … Continue reading Leaders Eat Last
Accountability
Last week someone told me a story about how accountability kept them going and helped them finish a project. Her story reminded me of how having the right people in our lives can help us let go of the wrong things, and reach for the right things. This week's video is an encouragement to allow … Continue reading Accountability
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