When it comes to children, I’m learning a valuable lesson: don’t say it if you don’t mean it. If you even partially agree to it with just a passing “maybe,” they’re going to take it as a promise. And if … Read More
Kenny Rogers famously sang, “You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run.” In kingdom vernacular, this is called discernment. It’s something we need way more … Read More
“There can be no great courage where there is no confidence or assurance, and half the battle is in the conviction that we can do what we undertake.” (Orison Swett Marden) In order to do it—whatever “it” may be—we need … Read More
Following God will take you to some strange and unexpected places. For Moses, it was going back to Egypt after he had fled from there 40 years prior and built a whole new life for himself in Midian! For Abraham, … Read More
I’m a nerd for names in the Bible. I love digging into their meanings. I love trying to discern what the Spirit is saying, even through something so simple and seemingly insignificant. Nowadays, we usually just pick something that sounds … Read More
There are certain times in life when it’s easier to get into trouble. Growing up, some us struggled with summertime. Adding a lot of freedom, and subtracting any structure and supervision was a formula for disaster for certain kids. Some … Read More
(Adapted from The Pastor Is In) It’s tempting to run from your problems. When the intimidating situations of life start to creep up on you… when the hard choice is staring you in the face or the heavy consequence of … Read More
When it comes to giving comfort and counsel, most people need some work. You’ve just experienced a terrible loss and your heart is in pieces. It feels like your whole world has come crashing down around you, and the tears … Read More