If I were to hop on on the counseling couch I’d have to confess, I like control. Better yet, I like to be in control. Now before you label me some weirdo control freak, let me explain. In some form …
3 Overlooked Reasons Your Prayers Should Always Include Praise.
My wife and I are old school. We try really hard to teach our three daughters their manors. We believe saying “please” and “thank you” are little signs of maturity and respect. Our two-year old has lately been in …
What Happens When You Wait?
Usually, when I find myself waiting it appears as though nothing is happening. When you’re waiting on the stoplight, you’re not driving. When you’re waiting on the kids, you’re not leaving. When you’re waiting on the food, you’re not eating. Sure, …
I’m Hangry!
I get Hangry. No that’s not a typo. Every now and then I experience a well-known phenomenon known as being “hangry.” Hangry is defined as being irritable as a result of being hungry. For me hanger happens when I miss …
4 Ways to Draw Near to God
Why is it when a child gets scared in the middle of the night, he/she wants to crawl into bed with mommy and daddy? It seems like every other night about 2am Erin and I welcome a little munchkin into …
Do You Struggle With Doubt?
So…you doubt the resurrection? That’s OK, so did the disciples…at least at first. After hearing the report that Jesus was alive, many of the disciples struggled with doubt. Matthew’s account says, “…some were doubtful.” Matthew 28:17 Mark’s account says, “…they …
The Weight of Sin/The Weight of Love
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 …