4 Words to Change Your World
Here are 4 life-changing truths that are missing in the world today. Why is there systemic racism in America? Why are there violent riots? Why…
Blessed Are the Meek?
I don’t like to be meek. I like to be in control. I like to be right, independent, strong, organized, able to handle whatever happens to…
Blessed Are the Merciful?
Following Dallas Willard’s line of thinking in The Divine Conspiracy, we don’t believe Jesus is saying, “Be merciful and you will be blessed.” Rather, his idea…
I Felt Like a Son in Grief, Not a Pastor
When my dad died my mom asked me to be the minister for his funeral. But I felt like a son in grief, not a…
Lost and Found
Have you ever been lost? Or lost one of your children? It’s frightening! But how sweet it is to be found and to see the…
Psalm 23 Pictures to Pray
This retreat we've led features pictures and paraphrases to help you follow Jesus.
Don’t Rush to Finish your “To Do List”
It happens to most of us every day: we don’t finish all that we set out to accomplish for that day. Often we have more work,…
Less is More
Every pastor, leader, and caregiver tries to do too much. Lord, help us not to make this mistake! For us and the people around us…
Eight Words of Jesus to Transform your Life
Could eight words transform your life for God? Yes! They did for Jesus and they will for you if you pray them from your heart…
My Favorite Trinity Prayer
“Trinity Sunday” is a day worth remembering. Of course, every day is a good day to pray to the Father, Son, and Spirit! Trinitarian Prayer…
How Could it Be?
Sometimes I’m just overwhelmed with appreciation for God’s grace — aren’t you? The grace of God isn’t just “unmerited favor” — it’s God acting in…
Come!
When you’re reading the Bible, do you ever just stop mid sentence to pray because your heart is warmed with appreciation for Jesus? This morning I…