Three Steps to Finding Peace in Life and in the World
Peace isn’t the absence of conflict or stress; peace is the ability to handle those things with poise, confidence, and hope in everyday life.
The Hidden Message of the Old Testament that’s Buried in Plain Sight
God uses the structure of the Old Testament to reveal an important message to us. I highlight that structure and the message hidden in plain sight.
Stop Living in Shame and Start Living in Boldness
Society tries to shame or pressure us into silence regarding faith. We shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel, but should speak boldly about Jesus and our faith.
What It Means to Abide in Christ & How to Do It
Jesus said we should abide in him. What does that mean? How do we do it? I answer these questions and offer some tips to help us abide in Christ.
Daily Inspirational Bible Memes on Instagram (thanks to YouVersion)
I share daily inspirational Bible memes via Instagram. These are the ones I've shared so far, and there will be many more to come. Be sure to follow me.
Three Steps to Help us When We Doubt
We all have doubts. The question isn't whether or not we have doubts, but what we do about those doubts. I outline three steps to dealing with doubt.
When golf ball sized hail fell, nobody yelled "Fore!" Sunlight didn't make it look any better.
Hail Damage that Totaled Cars is a Blessing in Disguise
Golf ball sized hail wreaked havoc on our cars. Although both were deemed total losses, it turns out this was a blessing in disguise.
How to Resist Temptation: The Key to Not Giving In
We all struggle with temptation. We all give in to temptation. Jesus was also tempted, but he never gave in. Thus, he can help us overcome temptation.
When God Doesn’t Tell Us Why
Sometimes God doesn't tell us why we're told to do something. In those cases we can only trust him because he does have a plan. A lesson from Jeremiah 32.
What I Realized about Swimming Pools, Sin, and Holiness
The day after we took our kids swimming, it clicked: there's a great illustration about sin and holiness in our experience.
Reasons Why God is Trustworthy, Worthy of our Faith
We're still learning about our universe; God, though, understands it all. We should trust Him, not insist He justify Himself to us. A lesson from Isaiah 40.
What I Discovered about Turning a Sermon Series into a Book
Converting sermons into a book sounds easy enough. As I started the process, I discovered that it's not as simple as I first thought.