What If? A New Perspective on Trust and Hope
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." — Hebrews 11:1 Driving home from work recently, I heard a radio DJ (yes, I still listen to the local radio) pose an interesting question: “What if we changed the perspective of the question...
Patience in Suffering
"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near." — James 5:7-8 The Lord...
Speak Life
Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” In other words, what you say matters. It’s one thing to go about our day smiling, waving, holding open a door, letting someone hop in line in front of us, or...
Living Missionally
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. — John 13:35 When you hear the phrase “living missionally," what comes to mind? Maybe you picture far-off lands, foreign languages, and sacrificial service in hard places. But what if living missionally...
Cultivating Spiritual Discipline
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. —Matthew 5:6 What do we have in common with cell phones, iPads, and computers? Answer: We all require a charge. Personally speaking, when my charge is sitting below fifty percent, I get frustrated with...
Led by the Spirit
Recently, my family and I moved from the serene coasts of California to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. If you’ve ever moved to a new place, you know it is nearly impossible to navigate an unfamiliar city without a map. Adding to the challenges are the thick winter snow, icy roads...
A Call to Sacrifice: Lessons from Veterans and the Heart of Jesus
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 Whether you’ve served or know someone who has, we all understand that stepping into a role of service requires something deep. It’s not just a choice; it’s...
Religion vs. Relationship: What’s the Difference?
Recently, I had the humbling experience of meeting church planters overseas, many of whom are part of the persecuted church. This trip was guided by the incredible team at Uncharted International, whose mission is to take the gospel to places and people that are often difficult to reach. Their...
Choosing to follow Christ in Every Part of Our lives
Fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme...
Trusting in the Only One Who Can
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. —Proverbs 3:5-6 From the beginning, God planned to offer His Son Jesus to redeem the world. Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth was...