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October 2026

October 07, 2026

Principles for Understanding the Apostolic Ministry Today

Whenever people discover that my formal ministry title is "apostle," as in I walk in...

June 2026

June 17, 2026

This Father’s Day, God Remains a Father to the Labeled

Several years ago, I preached a message on Father's Day titled "A Father to the...

May 2026

May 06, 2026

A Tribute to Spiritual Mothers for Mother’s Day

Several years ago, someone suggested I do a sermon titled, “Don’t Mess With Mama!” I...

April 2026

April 01, 2026

The Dark Night of the Soul: A Study in Psalm 22

The Christian life is full of many different experiences.While many Christians believe their walk with...

December 2025

December 31, 2025

Taking a Deep Breath for Starting Over

The other day, I was lamenting the loss of MTV's music history. I made the...

December 24, 2025

Christmas Reminds us we Need Church Unplugged

If you watch television much at all these days (which I don't), count the vast...

December 17, 2025

Christmas Reminds us of Blessings in Disguise

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt absolutely fine...and then one day,...

December 10, 2025

Seven Holiday Ideas to Keep God at the Center of the Season

We've all seen the "Jesus is the reason for the season" merchandise. It sounds good...

November 2025

November 26, 2025

This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks Through Prayer

It's a time of year when many pause and stop to give thanks. A key...

November 05, 2025

What Comes After our Spiritual Harvest?

Several years ago, I was in my kitchen, making a citrus-aide drink. The Lord spoke...

July 2025

July 23, 2025

Seven Ways to Keep Faith Strong in the Summer

If you're like many out there, you're in the middle of summer is a busy...

June 2025

June 11, 2025

Looking at God Beyond God as Father

Perhaps the most common reference we see to God - outside of using the term...

May 2025

May 14, 2025

5 Biblical Figures Who Experienced Mental Health Episodes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This means during the month of May, we should...

April 2025

April 23, 2025

Why Trees Matter Across the Religious Spectrum

Did you know that trees hold spiritual relevance across religious lines? Throughout the world, trees...

February 2025

February 12, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, Hate Your Sin and Love Others

I first heard the expression, “Hate the sin, love the sinner” as a teenager in...

January 2025

January 08, 2025

Nine Faith-Building Activities to Start the New Year

January is here, and it's officially 2025! If you're anything like me, it's hard to...

December 2024

December 31, 2024

Ten Spiritual Resolutions to Make in This New Year

It's the time of year when people put away their Christmas decorations and drag out...

December 20, 2024

Five Ways to Handle Christmas Blues

It's the time of year when it can easily feel like happiness and joy are...

December 18, 2024

Ten Fun Holiday Trivia Facts to Get the Party Started!

For a time of the year that most celebrate, the average person doesn't know much...

December 11, 2024

Enjoying Ten Unusual December Holidays

It's that time of year again! Most people are familiar with the Christmas holiday, even...

December 04, 2024

Listening to the Whispers of Hope

For Christians worldwide, the advancing Christmas season is met with a quiet pause to wait....

November 2024

November 27, 2024

Why Friendship Matters: Celebrating Friendsgiving in Faith

On the last Sunday in November, my church celebrates an oft-forgotten aspect of the holiday...

November 13, 2024

What the World Needs Now is Kindness

Kindness isn't a common theme in modern preaching. It's not a virtue we hear much...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Ten Unusual Easter Traditions

Every year, my church holds a "hymn sing" on Easter Sunday. Rather than focus on...

February 2024

February 21, 2024

An Aromantic Looks at Aromantic Relationships

In honor of Arospec Awareness Week, I felt led to dedicate this week's column to...

February 14, 2024

All About Valentine’s Day

Ah, Valentine's Day. It's a day people either love or hate, depending on their personal...

January 2024

January 17, 2024

A Crash Course on the Baha’i Faith

January 21 is World Religion Day. If you've never heard of this day, you're not...

January 03, 2024

Seven Holidays to Ring in the New Year

New Year's Day is a universal celebration, passing from one year to another. Common celebrations...

December 2023

December 27, 2023

Eight Facts for Those Who are Not Into Christmas

Statistics cite an overwhelming 88% of Americans celebrate Christmas. More than two billion people worldwide...

December 20, 2023

Jesus Breaks Through our Silent Night

Whenever I hear the term “Silent Night,” I don’t think of the hymn attributed to...