When Jesus was teaching His disciples and others on a hill beside the Sea of Galilee, one of the things He talked about was prayer. He began by telling them: Don’t pray in public places … Read more
What Jesus Said About Your Prayer Life
What Happened on Good Friday Is Good News For Everyone, Everywhere
The story of the Bible shows us that Jesus’ death on the cross was for everyone, everywhere. No matter who you are, the sacrifice that was made on Good Friday was for you too. Life … Read more
We Need to Be Lookers and Learners…Like a Two-Year Old
Early in our marriage, Bernice had a chat with me about my bathroom behavior. I thought it was fine but she thought otherwise. She explained that I pretty much always left water all over the … Read more
A Spiritual Checklist for Those Who Want to Finish Well
It’s not easy walking through this fallen world. So years ago I came up with a checklist that could help me stay on track with God throughout the season of my life. Read more
A New Resource for Couples Who Are Thinking About Getting Married
Getting married is one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life. And while there are a lot of resources available to help engaged couples prepare for marriage, there is very … Read more
What Do We Do When Life Is Out of Control?
What do you do when your plan isn’t working out? When things aren’t going the way you want them to. When what’s happening in and around your life just seems wrong. We’ll all face times … Read more
Where Death and Hope Meet During the Holidays
If you recently went through the death of a loved one, the holidays can be a very painful time. So many things that you used to greet with joy and laughter can now become an … Read more
Giving Thanks in the Midst of a Fallen World
With all the crazy that’s going on in this country right now, I’m especially thankful for Thanksgiving this year. To have a day set aside to simply focus on all the people and things in … Read more
Three Prayers We Should Be Praying for Those We Love
Almost 2,000 years ago Paul traveled around telling people the amazing story of what God had just done for them through Jesus. As people listened and believed, a community of Christ-followers was born in the … Read more
A Simple Checklist for Moms & Dads
There are a number of passages in the Bible that help us understand what it means to be a good parent to our children. I Thessalonians gives us four things worth considering as we evaluate how we’re doing as moms and dads. Read more