When I say that since leaving a truly amazing and busy period of ministry in Southern New England (CT, MA, RI) to move to Virginia last June, that some inner doubts arose over time would be an understatement. Thoughts like, “Oh no. Did I miss God in this? Could the Lord be done with me?” among other
Discouraged? Even contemplated quitting? Yeah? Me too, but please hear me out. Whether you’re an ordained minister, an executive, a scientist, or in sales, or whatever the case may be, God hasn’t forgotten you in this season; He’s anointing and preparing you for more, and for strategic deployment. Y
There is no such thing as “my truth” or “your truth,” there’s only The Truth. The Truth is the most important thing that exists. It’s the most important reality in the universe. By the Truth we are saved from hell. By the Truth we are sanctified for the purposes of God. By the Truth we are given str
While working out at the gym this morning, I sensed these words deep inside, “Do you want to be a blessing to others and to be blessed as well?” My immediate thought was “Well yeah, of course!” Next I heard this in my spirit, “Then CULTIVATE an Attitude of Gratitude.” Full disclosure here: God knows
The following is a true story from days gone by. However, it is still very relevant to our day. Hopefully, it is as thought provoking to you as it was for me. Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was talking to a lady who defended the idea that children should not have religious instruction; they must be le
The Word of God states that if we confess the Lord Jesus Christ with our mouth, and believe in our heart that God has raised Him from the dead, we will be saved (Romans 10:9-10). Maybe you've tried to fill the God-shaped void in your heart with other things the world has to offer which left you high
Everyone gets hurt at one point or another, and to be sure, you and I have hurt plenty of people too. It’s just part of living in a fallen, sinful world. People say hurtful words, either thoughtlessly or deliberately. They abuse others, embarrass them, treat them unfairly, and may even inflict physi
“Honor your father and your mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land” (Ephesians 6:2-3, ESV).So much of what we’re being told right now is to hate the people who went before us; that they destroyed everything, and […]
The Bible says this in Proverbs 23:25 “Give your parents joy! [Do you do that?] May she who gave you birth be happy.”Sadly, Western culture, the culture we live in, is the only culture on planet earth that doesn’t respect its elders. In every other culture, whether it’s Asian culture, Middle Eastern
“But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:1). Modern culture is not a friend to followers of Jesus Christ. And so, we must learn to live in a world that’s opposed to our beliefs, values, and lifestyles without bein