Jesus or Barabbas?
One of the things I love the most about the Bible is how you can read the same thing a hundred times and get something new out of it almost every single time. How many other books in history...
A Change of Pace
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 This may be one of the oddest and most troubling times...
Why We Sing It! “Yes I Will”
We live in a world that is constantly changing. It seems that if you even blink you will miss something. Nothing seems to stay the same for long...
Welcoming Others Well
As the upcoming holiday season comes upon us, I think of memories of years past of Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas parties. Those memories are usually at family members’ homes...
Why We Sing It! “Hallelujah for the Cross”
Life is filled with “what if” moments. What if I hadn’t quit those piano lessons? What if I had picked a different major? What if I hadn’t asked her out? What if I had taken that job offer? We all ask these kinds of...
Caring for Our Bodies While on Mission for Christ
This summer was a whirlwind, and I don’t believe I am the only person who experienced this. Summer schedules get crazy. Between regular...
Why We Sing It! “Who You Say I Am”
Have you ever wondered why we sing some of the songs we sing on Sunday mornings? Is it because they play it on the radio? Are we...
Learning in Early Marriage
The end of June will mark one year of marriage for my wife and I. One year of new. New schedules, new habits...
The Power of Simplicity
There is something to be said about simplicity. As I stand in the kitchen making my morning cup of coffee and watching the sun rise...
Baseball, to the Glory of God
As a kid and teenager my world was wrapped up in sports, especially baseball. Now that the weather is changing to sunny...