Worship the Lord!
I love college football; and admittedly, I probably spend way too much time watching it. But I really enjoy the passion, excitement and...
Celebrate God's Word!
When Nehemiah and the Israelites finished the work on the protective wall around Jerusalem in a remarkable 52 days, two immediate tasks...
Manage Opposition
Have you noticed that it’s not easy to live in a way that honors God in this world? There are plenty of obstacles and roadblocks. In...
Battle Selfishness
One of the most destructive elements in any relationship is selfishness. Warren Wiersbe writes that one of the Enemy’s favorite weapons...
Work the Plan!
You’ve probably heard this famous quote from Ben Franklin, paraphrased slightly: “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” No doubt,...
Accomplishing a Great Task
Do you have any great tasks to accomplish in life? All of us have great tasks before us; whether it’s the great task of parenting or...
Resolute: Pray First
Have you ever felt deep compassion for something or someone? How about such deep concern that you felt compelled to act, to actually do...
Fake or the Real Deal? (Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus)
When I was a teenager, there was one jacket that everyone had to have, including me!… a Members Only jacket. It was the “in” jacket for...
Making Right Choices
Have you watched a movie on TV lately? If you’re like Lori and me, it’s hard to cobble together a couple of hours to watch one, and when...
Asking, Seeking, Knocking
Do you have a hard time asking God for anything? Some people do for different reasons; maybe they don’t want to bother God, or think...