Have you ever felt like you were thrust into a situation that you were not prepared to handle?  For some, public speaking invokes a feeling of being unprepared.  For others, being thrust into a leadership role could make you feel inadequate to perform the job.  Whateve...

It is Christmas Eve and I have checked my list twice to ensure I did not miss anyone or anything.  What about you?  Did you purchase all the gifts you wanted?  Usually, on Christmas Eve, I realize at the last minute that I forgot something or someone.  The afternoons u...

It is that time of year again.  Thanksgiving Day is upon us.  Many people dislike this holiday while others look forward to the feast.  So many traditions and activities.  I am sure you have your special ones.  Maybe you attend a high school football game in the mornin...

Recently, when I was preparing to share a message at my church, I read the account of Jesus calming the wind and waves in Mark 4.  While meditating on the passage, one sentence stood out as if the Lord was highlighting it in large, bold letters.  In verse 36 of th...

Although Summer is my favorite time of the year, it can also be a frustrating time.  Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the beauty on display in the form of great plants, warm beaches, flowers in bloom, etc.  But one of the points of frustration can be characterized by o...

Have you ever been in a room full of people, but you still feel alone? Have you seen close family and friends move on in their lives and you found yourself asking, “What about me?” Throughout our lives, we all have those moments when it seems that everything has change...

It’s summertime and the sound of music seems to be everywhere.  R&B, Rock, Pop, Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Jazz, Rap, Blue Grass and countless other types of music.  Wherever you live, on a Saturday afternoon, go to a corner in town and just listen. 

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In John 8, there is a wonderful account of Jesus addressing “everyday life” issues.  This story, covered in just a few verses, teaches us an important lesson when addressing the people around us.  You see, in today’s society, it is ordinary to accuse, judge and critici...

I am continually amazed by the Lord’s goodness.  He continues to do “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think”.  It has been almost a year since we moved into our current location and when I look back over the year, I can only smile and say, “Amazing!”   F...