God doesn’t give stuff. He gives Himself. His gift comes wrapped in a Person. Father in Heaven, Thank you for giving Yourself when I deserve absolutely nothing from You. Your love is amazing, and I am so incredibly greatful for all the many blessings you’ve bestowed...
Last week we discussed seven key characteristics of pastors or preachers worth following. Let us remember, however, that great pastors worth following deserve great followers worth leading. A quick look at Philippians 2:5-8 demonstrates what Christ-like character...
A friend recently asked me what I thought of some of the latest, more controversial, preachers. We discussed the matter for a moment, and I encouraged him to find a few good preachers he could trust and stick with learning from them. This begs the question...
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. Acts 1:4 Waiting on God to deliver His promises can be trying at times, but we can...
It’s that time again, holidays are right around the corner, and school has been in session just long enough for football season to be drawing to a close. If you’re like me, there have been numerous new relationships formed and some of them are showing...
Storms serve as great metaphors for emotional struggles and spiritual battles we encounter in life. While some are predictable and others aren’t, storms like Hurricane Harvey will, indeed, cross our paths. As we reflect on this most recent tragedy, there are a...
