Jesus doesn’t see the crowd. He sees every face and He knows every name. He knows exactly what each person’s struggle is. He knows their insecurities and fears. He sees the scars, the hurt, and the pain. He knows their hearts.
The Cost of Following Jesus
We don’t often think about the cost of following Jesus. After all, the Bible is pretty clear that salvation is a free gift offered to everyone (John 3:16; Romans 6:23) and anyone who calls on the name of Jesus for …
What happens when you worry?
“Do not worry about your life.” Do you know who said those words? It wasn’t Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Plato, or Socrates. It was Jesus. God himself tells us not to worry. It’s one thing when your parent, your friend, or …
Is Money your Master?
Have you ever made a dumb decision with money? I thought so. Me, too. The crazy thing is this: I will go out of my way to pick up a dime on a sticky floor, but I don’t think twice …
Marriage is…WORK!
**Orginially written for HomeFront Magazine. Marriage is…work. That’s probably not the description you were expecting to read. You may prefer a more affectionate descriptor like love, happiness, bliss, or fairytale. Those descriptions aren’t wrong. They’re just lacking. If you walk …
Parenting Your Child’s Heart
I’m just a dad. I don’t have a PhD in parenting. I haven’t studied personality theory nor have I researched the effects of too much chocolate on toddlers. I’m just a dad with three daughters who I care about deeply, …
What Happens When You Pray?
Do you ever wonder what happens when you pray? Sometimes we need a reminder. You may value prayer and you may pray often, but when’s the last time you stopped to think about what is actually taking place when you …
A Child’s Answer to the Question, “What are you thankful for?”
Can you believe it’s already November?! The football season is half way over, flu season is in full swing, hunting season is finally here, and thanksgiving season is definitely in the air. Isn’t it funny how we tend to be …
2 Lies about Joy and Peace (and 2 Truths!)
Do you want more joy and peace in your life? Who doesn’t, right? I’ve never heard anyone say, “You know, I could use a little less joy,” or “I’ll pass on this whole peace stuff.” No. We long for joy …
3 Simple Steps to Start a Blog
Over the last week, I’ve had several people ask about how to start a blog or website. So I thought I’d write a quick post to help people out. Here’s the thing. It’s not rocket science. If I can do …