"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." Psalm 105:1
Not long ago, I took on the role of coaching a junior high cheer squad at a private Christian school in our town. Several years back I taught second grade at the same school, and now I'm coaching a few of my former students. It's so neat to see how those sweet little girls I …
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Let’s start with an obvious question: What exactly is religious liberty? Well, religious liberty grants Americans the freedom to worship as we please and gives us the right to peaceably assemble as a religious group without interference from the government. It also grants us the right to speak freely about our religion and to persuade …
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In the past year Americans have seemingly gone to war with one another, as we’ve experienced great disunity between those who claim to side with Black Lives, with Blue Lives, or with All Lives. Unfortunately, extreme hostility has emerged before our eyes as people are killed on every side of the issue. Not only that, …
I have a confession to make: I am a worrier. I've heard it said before that worry is one of those "respectable sins." You know, sins like adultery or murder are seen as heinous, while other sins, such as gluttony or worry, tend to be overlooked or are viewed as the not-so-bad brand of sin. …
Continue reading The More I Grow, the Less I Know: I am a Worrier
This past week, we saw another horrific act of terror as over 40 people were killed and more than 150 were injured in a bombing at an airport in Istanbul, Turkey. I don’t know if it’s the increased news coverage or if there truly has been an increase in the number of terrorist attacks, but …
Let me start by saying that our journey with infertility has been easy compared to the difficult road walked by many people I know. I don't pretend to understand what some people have gone through during their struggles to get pregnant. For most infertile couples, the heartache is unspeakable. Sometimes they want to share but …
The day after Game 7 of the NBA Finals is joy to some and misery to others. Whether they be players or fans, many are striving to win, striving to be first. But at what cost? Have you ever thought about the cost associated with giving your all in order to be first? I’m all …
In our world today, most of us probably know of at least one person who denies the existence of God, the saving power of God, or the reality of heaven and hell; or maybe they deny all three of these points. Some people couldn't care less about the things of God, some will ask questions, …
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This past Sunday I preached from Luke 10:38-42, where we find that Martha was distracted with much serving; she was troubled and anxious about many things. There was a meal to be prepared, and Martha felt the burden of all the service that had to take place. She was distracted by these many tasks and …
Recently I learned a difficult but necessary lesson regarding service to others, both inside and outside the church. God used a particular situation in my life to open my eyes to the massive structure that makes up the body of Christ -- each member performing and accomplishing different tasks with one sole purpose in mind: …
Continue reading Arms, Legs, Pinky Toes, and Armpits: We Are the Body of Christ
Proclaim His Name 