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 [...]

be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light [...]

God is willing to direct us, and we have the Holy Spirit to help us understand His will and ways. Over the last two weeks we have been looking at a simple process for discovering just how God guides us along the path of obedience and contentment in spite of challenging circumstances. We have unpacked [...]

Last week we began considering some Scripture that helps us to rightly discover God's will and ways, and in the process become better "waiters" (southern venactual"). When we rightly apply Scripture, we can be confident that God's will and ways indeed work together for our good (Romans 8:28). From last week: 1. Clear the pathway to Him by removing any idolatry [...]

Most of us would rather not wait or struggle to understand the Lord's will. But INTENTIONAL men of God know that those "waiting times" or those "difficult days" are some of the tools that He uses to help us grow in our relationship with Him; they enable us to trust Him more and more. God is willing [...]

Happy President's Day. I hope you have this day off with pay! Relentless pursuit. I am not entirely sure what to make of Elon Musk. I do love the concept of D.O.G.E., although here-to-fore, the idea is an oxymoron. I am certain you remember that quote made famous by Ronald Reagan concerning the most terrifying words you [...]

I don't know if you have spent any time watching senate confirmation hearings, but assuming you have, I am reminded of this Scripture: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts [...]