Recently I spoke on and compared our relationship with Jesus as a growth continuum, similar to the process of climbing a step ladder. The premise is that all of us, no matter where we are in our relat...  Read More

"My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. "– James 1:1...  Read More

In our culture of celebrity, everyone wants to be a hero. Whether our cause is grand or small, playing the role of a hero holds an appeal to all of us. Perhaps rightly so, we all have an innate desire...  Read More

Turn, push or click to: Luke 7:36-50A story of a peace-filled former prostitute and apompous PhariseePeace is found in extravagantly worshipinginstead of excessively worrying. (V36-38)Rather than worr...  Read More

Recently, I have been considering what it means to find and follow Jesus into the great and glorious mission that He has called us to. I studied the first words that he uttered about the Church when H...  Read More

Jesus said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life". John 11:25We must thoroughly understand this statement!! It encapsulates the purpose, the power, and the point of who Jesus is and everything that Jes...  Read More

"As he approached Jerusalem and saw the City, he wept over it and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come...  Read More

Parameters are important in life. Without them, anarchy would reign. Here are some examples:In sports, we have white lines on the field to define the parameters. Without them, our games would turn cra...  Read More

The Psalmist tells us that God's hands are faithful, fair, and trustworthy (Psalm 111:7). Because of this, it makes joyful sense to commit everything about us into his hands (Psalm 31:5). It is there ...  Read More

Each circumstance and situation that we find ourselves in affects our heart - Sometimes in a physical sense, often on an emotional level, and always in the arena of our spiritual lives. Jesus cares pa...  Read More

In the car this morning, I was listening to the song "Life song" by Casting Crowns. At the end of one of the verses, the lyric is sung, "I want to sign your name at the end of the day, knowing that my...  Read More

Recently I spoke on and compared our relationship with Jesus as a growth continuum, similar to the process of climbing a step ladder. The premise is that all of us, no matter where we are in our relat...  Read More