This week as we move towards Easter, our hearts and minds become reflective of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made to cover our sins. Resurrection Sunday is a day of celebration. Our Savior is risen! He is alive! But the only …
Do You Need Some Foundation Work?
Erin and I visited ground zero in New York several years ago. Foundation work of the new One World Trade Center was under way and was mind boggling to see. It was nothing like the one I built for a shed …
The ONLY Place You’ll Find True JOY.
I get so frustrated when I lose my keys, cell phone, or that important receipt. It’s discouraging. If it’s something important, I put everything on hold until the lost item is found. And 100% of the time, I find it in …
Where Does Fear Come From?
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:8 I don’t know about you, but when I read this verse my shoulders sit back, my chest pops out, and …
What Family Movie Night Taught Me About Evangelism
One of our favorite nights of the week is family movie night. Our three girls especially get excited because family movie night means we get to watch a movie of their choosing. (Of course mom and dad always preselect a few “options.”) …
Job’s Lesson on Character
One of my mentors has taught me a great lesson on character. His name is Job. Even though we’ve never met personally, I feel like I know him pretty well. (We were introduced through a mutual friend.) Notice how Job …
Top 10 Books I Recently Read that have Impacted My Life
I didn’t grow up a reader. I would have much rather spent my time outside throwing a football or playing basketball. Even to this day, reading doesn’t come easy. I still have to force myself to make time for reading. …
Worship that’s GOOD!
“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 Worthy of Praise. God is worthy…period. He’s not worthy because we ascribe Him worth (value). He’s worthy, therefore we should ascribe Him worth. In …
God is Faithful
God is Faithful Sermon Have you ever had a bad day? I know I’ve had plenty. Bad days are something we all can relate to. A guy named Jeremiah had more than a bad day. He found himself battling depression, …
I Don’t Belong to Me
I have a two year old who loves the word “mine.” In her eyes, every thing in the house belongs to her, and she usually wants the very thing you are holding (or eating) at the moment. She grabs the toys her sisters …