• Service Before Observance

    Matthew 12:9-10 “Then he went over to the synagogue where he noticed a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘Is it legal to work by healing on the Sabbath day?’” Never let observance deter you from service. That is essentially what Jesus was doing in this passage. While the Pharisees were…

  • What Makes A Leader?

    I meet and see a lot of self proclaimed “leaders.” It’s almost as if everyone these days has been given the title of a “leader.” You don’t have to go through too many Twitter bios or Facebook profiles to see the term “leader” being used. While it’s a title we like to use, I…

  • Ifs

      Faith takes God without any ifs. – D.L. Moody   Faith in God means unwavering trust. We don’t believe only if we get our way. We don’t trust only if things are under our control. We don’t rely on God only if we realize the problem is too big for us. We aren’t…

  • Faith and Finances

    I’ve been seeing these commercials a good bit since the year started. I know that the primary purpose for them is to help sell insurance, but I can’t help but think about how it speaks to Christian principles. My question for you…. What’s one thing your faith has taught you about managing your money?…

  • Super Bowl Success

    Like many of you, I was at home much of the day yesterday watching a little playoff football. Anytime I watch teams lose in a single elimination type playoff system, I always think about the fact that everything is over for the team that loses. For teams that lost yesterday, the season is done.…

  • Lazy Days

    We all need them. Days when a calendar and schedules are the furtherest thing from our mind. Days when we do nothing that we don’t want to do. Days when we do little of anything at all. Sleeping late, sipping coffee, reading a book, watching TV…. What’s your idea of the perfect lazy day?…