Do you feel defeated in your Christian life right now? You must be in good company, because it seems that a lot of Christians feel the same way. Mega churches and worldwide ministries are built on strategies to help you live in victory. There are stacks of books and hundreds of articles written on how…
How much does God really care about the little sins we commit? Wouldn’t He be more concerned that we take care of the “big stuff” like lying, stealing, hating, or pornography? Does He really care if I let a 4-letter word slip here and there as long as my heart is right? Does He really…
I am sure when I say I’m not just living in the moment, it will surprise some people. I don’t want to just live in the moment, because I believe that as a Christian, we have an obligation to ourselves, our families, and those around us to live in more than just this moment. While…
What do you think of when you hear the word prophetic? Do you think of the Old Testament prophets, warning the children of Israel of the impending judgement of God? Maybe you think of the 5-fold ministry of the church: apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher? Perhaps the word brings to mind the more extreme…
As the finally weeks of summer vacation draw to a close, we’re taking time to sit down with our kids and review math and grammar and geography. Making sure that their first week back to school is a little easier. We’re gearing up for another 9 months of helping them with schoolwork, nagging them to…
What is worship, really? Yes, I know that it’s the part of the service when we sing worship songs. But is that all there is to worship? Is worship just the singing part? Is worship just a style of song or singing? These are questions I asked myself about 15 years ago when I began…
