Life’s Challenges
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We have a Savior who knows our struggles and knows our pain, and he will give us the strength to persevere and trust his will for us.
The only choice that matters
I was walking with a friend who was in one of those crossroads moments when decisions have to be made. She told me the…
When God’s commands don’t make sense
Which command of God doesn’t make sense to you? The servants at a wedding in Cana must’ve been confused by Jesus’ command. You can…
Back to school
This is my least favorite time of year. In Michigan where we live, this is the time all the kids go back to school….
THE BEST
My family and I recently watched the movie Twister. Have you seen that one? Experiencing a tornado live or even witnessing its destruction from…
Your identity and destiny
Have you ever noticed how human beings ache for (1) an identity and (2) a destiny? We try to figure out who we are,…
Afraid of success?
Most people are afraid of failure, but Peter was afraid of success. He had already been out on the water all night trying to…
Contentment blues
One day while cleaning the kitchen, I thought I could hear running water coming from the den. I threw down the sponge with a…
The peace of God will guard your heart!
When I was a kid, all the sermons ended the same. I don’t know when or how this tradition started, but the pastors in…
When God’s timing doesn’t make sense
In John 2, Mary asked Jesus to help a newlywed couple at Cana who ran out of wine. Jesus replied, “My hour has not…
Enjoy the present
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”—Andy Bernard, The Office The great…
God’s got this
Let me set the scene for you. The sky was just beginning to darken, and I was finally leaving our business for the day….
God guards your mind
Recently, I tried to barrel through a barrel-chested Hawaiian and a former black ops soldier. John and Tim, two solid guys from my church,…