5 Common Myths about Marriage
My wife, Whitney, and I recently celebrated 13 years of marriage. Over those 13 years, God has been so very gracious, and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be married to such a godly, compassionate, devoted, and…
The Hypocritical, the Half-Hearted, and the Hungry for God
In the musical The Greatest Showman, P. T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) assembles a group of social misfits and turns them into a team of incredible circus performers. One of the standout themes of the film is this hunger for acceptance.…
A Prayer for the United States at 250 Years
Our Father in Heaven, We, Your Church, come before You in humility, gratitude, and hope. Lord, without question You have blessed the United States in tremendous ways since its inception. Under Your providential hand, this nation was founded 250 years…
Overcoming Anxiety by Delighting in God
Why do we get anxious? What’s the root cause? A recent report said in the United States, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern.” Over 56 million adults are affected by them, which comes to 19.1 percent of…
What Kind of Christian Will You Be?
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12, NIV) Every day you make a choice that has an impact on eternity. Do you believe that? Don’t answer too quickly, because it’s easy…
What Is the Gospel?
The gospel is the story that Christians have to tell the world. It’s the message of salvation for a world that is spiritually adrift. As we speak the gospel to others, we act as “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20).…
Remember Whose You Are
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15, NLT) Sometimes when I watch movies with…
One Thing
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Philippians 3:8, ESV) The Apostle Paul had one all-consuming passion: to know Jesus Christ more. This one passion fueled everything in his life.…
Learning to Pray from Jesus
Nearly every Christian I’ve talked to would like to grow in their prayer life. And who better to learn from than Jesus of Nazareth? He wants us to pray with greater passion, persistence, and expectancy. According to Jesus, this kind…
How Teachable Are You?
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7, ESV) As long as we are still here on this earth, we need reminders. I’m 37 now, and I can still remember a…