THINK: About the times where we were in the storms of this life. The trajectory the storm sent us on. The loss we experienced. Most importantly the lessons we learned about God. KNOW: Storms and trials aren’t punishment sent by God, but are most definitely tools God uses to shape and mold us into His…
In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul teaches, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. What many today don’t recognize is Paul isn’t talking about the New Testament. He is talking about the Old. The New…
A really close friend of my reminded of something tonight. Something I am surprised I forgot about. Tomorrow is Pentecost. It has been hard to keep up with the church calendar jumping around filling pulpits here and there. I can’t believe I almost forgot about this most awesome day of remembrance. This most amazing day…
What makes a worship service good? What makes a worship service bad? What is the measure of success we give to a successful service? Our family just witnessed today one of the most wonderful things happen during a service of worship in the church. It reminded me a lot of something Francis Chan wrote in…
The disciples were known to ask Jesus many different questions, and we would do good to stand with them asking, and listen intently to His answers and teaching. In particular, one such instance is found in the Gospel of, “Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples…
Sometimes in life, we just need to remember that God is good. This is a short testimony to how the simple act of remembrance can turn the most sorrowful of hearts to joy. As much pain, I have been through these last several months. Not having a job. Being unable to do physical labor. Seeing…
According to a research project done by LifeWay over 70% of teenagers brought up in a faith tradition leave their faith tradition by the time they are 20. Quite frankly this statistic is much more generous than other similar research studies. Normally this number is a lot higher in other studies. In understanding, this there…
Have you ever been told you are the temple of the Living God? Have you been told this and then referred to 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 to prove this point? “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For…
The following is both a testimony to the work of God in my life and my admission essay for doctoral studies at Oakland City University. I began, both, my journey in ministry and education at Oakland City University. It was May of my senior year of High School when I first heard the passage from…
Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever felt there was no way out? Have you ever felt stuck? There are times in life where we all feel this, and it is important to know we are not alone. In particular, God’s people throughout His Word feel this way at times as well. Especially the…