Wow...the last week of May is here. Summer is almost upon us. I don't necessarily have a favorite season...I just love the subtle changes that accompany each one. It is a constant reminder to me that His mercies and blessings are as dependable as the seasons. However, I do find myself curious, and enjoying the [...]

I began writing this blog over ten years ago. I have addressed you as Men of INTENTION. In Joshua 24:15 we note that life is not determined by what you want, but by the choices you make: "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve; whether [...]

I read an article recently: "God the Giver of Courage". It reminded me of the Wizard of Oz - The Cowardly Lion. He needed courage for his journey but did not know how to acquire it. INTENTIONAL men of God also need to have courage for their journey through this life. Unlike the Cowardly Lion though, we know who [...]

"You are not meant to live apart from the knowledge of God's faithfulness. You aren't meant to live with the weight of doing life on your own. Man may fail you, but your God will not. Family and friends may not be there when you need them, but your God will always be there for [...]

"You are not meant to live apart from the knowledge of God's faithfulness. You aren't meant to live with the weight of doing life on your own. Man may fail you, but your God will not. Family and friends may not be there when you need them, but your God will always be there for [...]

Because Jesus' resurrection is a historic fact, we can live with Hope! When Jesus came out of the tomb, the door of salvation was opened to all. The late Charles Stanley commented: "I believe hope is one of the most emotionally packed words in any language. When it is spoken, the impossible suddenly becomes possible, where darkness [...]

We were chatting last week about the difference between relationship and religion. At the core of most human conflict is a failed relationship. Before the fall of humankind back in the Garden, Adam and Eve had a perfect relationship with God; no conflict, no questioning of motives, just harmony. Since that fateful day, a barrier [...]

I have been meeting weekly with a young man (well he is 40ish, but that seems young), married for 15 years, been sober for fifteen years, and been a "believer" for fifteen years. He has 4 children (two of each), has a good job, works hard, but carries a great deal of baggage from growing [...]

Did you know that 85% of Christians were between the ages of 4 - 12 when they accepted Christ as their Savior and Lord? (My experience affirms this statistic to be true...how about yours?) This means that children are one of the largest mission fields to be reached! I read recently that ten thousand teenagers [...]

We got to "try out" our new in-ground tornado shelter last week. Although we did not see a touch down in our area, the devastation throughout the midwest and south was heartbreaking. Storms have a way of teaching us the value of obedience. You likely know the difference between a tornado watch and a warning. We feel compelled to keep "watching" the progress of the storm and [...]