All of us go through changes. Our bodies, relationships, emotions, finances, and even our standards and character can constantly be in flux. Often these changes will overwhelm us, and we can make decisions that bring chaos and pain to our lives. I’ve been there and done that! Here is the good news, we don’t have …
Tonya and I went through the worse possible event a parent can go through, the loss of a child. Rebekah Jo, our youngest daughter, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident. When we first received the news, we were numb. Everything stopped for a moment. We couldn’t believe it. Then, just a few moments later, …
Pain happens. We can’t escape it. Pain, as Thanos, from Marvel Comics would say, is inevitable. So what do we do when we are confronted with an unexpected event, injury, heartbreak, or health crisis? Three Choices We have three choices. We can give up because of the pain. We can give in to the …
Do you feel like, sometimes, you’re wasting time? I do! Time Passing By We take a breath and our high school days blend into our college graduation. In another moment, we find ourselves married and building new families. Quickly, our young children become teens, who become young adults. Then they graduate and begin their lives. …
Here’s something none of us want to hear, we are imperfect people. It’s true. We lie. Yes, it could be a white lie, but also it could be a flat-out ugly lie. Either way, it’s still a lie. We cheat. We take a small something from the office, and we fudge on …
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? I have! I’ve imagined seeing my feet skipping across the waves, looking down at the fish, and defying nature. But, for some reason, every time I’ve tried a water walk, all I get is wet. Early in my faith, I read a story in Matthew 14 …
Have you ever heard someone say, God called me to do this? We look at them in awe and a little skepticism. Then, we wonder, did God call them, or did they eat some lousy chicken and hallucinated the call? Now, imagine if you suddenly received a call on your cell phone. “Ring! Ring! Ring! And imagine …
2020 was a challenging year. The Covid-19 pandemic caused pain and misery around the world and instigated quarantines everywhere. The consequences were devastating. Isolation. Financial hardship. Marital struggles. Divorce. Negative attitudes. Self-devaluation. The devaluation of others. Suicide. Many questioned if God cared. They wondered why a loving God would allow such a horrible thing to …
Hi3 The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. It’s changed how we do business. Covid altered the educational system. The pandemic modified everything, including how we do church. Many are watching services online instead of coming in-person. This shift has caused a disconnect. Church leaders wonder how many will return to church when the pandemic …
We live in chaotic times. Covid-19. Election results. Changes. Some may say these are tumultuous moments in history. I tend to agree. Numerous people have many questions about the events of the day. What do we do when things don’t work out the way we hoped? What do we when we feel marginalized and not …