They Can’t Be Your Everything
I’m in the middle of counseling a few couples that will get married in the next weeks. Out of everything I do, this is one of my most favorite things to d...
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Be Patient With Us
Learning is a lot like reading a book. I can download a book in under a minute to my iPad, but it will take me weeks to down the wisdom to my heart. Learning le...
How Are You Praying?
This past Sunday, I shared a message based out of the seventeenth chapter of the Gospel of John. In that chapter, Jesus prays for his disciples and for us, thos...
The Virus Is Real
Yes. The virus IS real. From the beginning it’s been a threat. We’ve read about how deadly it can be. We’ve even seen the effects it’s had on others. It’s real....
Are You Comfortable, Yet?
We all want to be comfortable. I’ve been on an endless quest for almost 20 years to make sure my bed is the most comfortable place on the planet. We cycled thro...
A Family Update – September 2020
Every once in a while, I think it’s helpful to update you on what’s going on with our family. I know that many of you pray for us regularly, and your prayers ar...
Pastors Are Experts, Too
We live in a world filled with experts. Social media has given them a platform, and now they let us all know their opinions (even when we don’t ask for them). S...
A New Rhythm
As I write this, it’s the first Monday after Labor Day. It’s no longer socially acceptable to wear white, and summer is rapidly coming to an end. This wee...
There’s Life In The Mess
We share a bathroom with our kids for the first time. If you have small kids, you know… This isn’t exactly pleasant. The other day our middle son was at the den...
Guard Your Expectations
I used to coach high school football. I loved it. I loved the practices, the preparations, and the Friday night performances. I remember once when a paren...
Where Is Your Hope?
It’s a story that’s been told over and over again. It’s a story of the possibilities of hope, reconciliation, and peace. It’s compelling. It’s inviting. Many of...