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April 2020

April 06, 2020

5 Good Things Coming Out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

It's not all bad news. God is always up to something good, even if we...

March 2020

March 01, 2020

7 Real Reasons Why People Are Turning to God

Here are seven real reasons that people are turning to God, given by people who...

February 2020

February 26, 2020

10 Reasons Why People are Walking Away From Church

When people walk away from church, there's always a reason. Here are ten of the...

December 2019

December 16, 2019

Four Biblical Questions to Help You Better Study the Bible

Like going to a concert, when you read Scripture, don't settle for a back-row seat....

October 2019

October 14, 2019

5 Cultural Realities That Are Crippling the Church From Within

The church functions best when it's part of the solution, not another obstacle God has...

July 2019

July 10, 2019

What the Old Testament Warns Us About the End of the World

Just because God's judgment is delayed doesn't mean it isn't coming. The Old Testament is...

May 2019

May 30, 2019

5 Reasons Why I Choose to Believe in Creation

Why do I choose to believe in Creation? It's not just "because the Bible says...

April 2019

April 30, 2019

How the Apostle Peter Reconciled a Good God With Pain and Suffering

The Apostle Peter walked through more pain and suffering than most of us ever will....

February 2019

February 25, 2019

How Do You Reconcile “Angry” Jesus?

Of all the Bible stories I heard about Jesus growing up, this was the one...

December 2018

December 28, 2018

The 2 Best Ways to Interact with the Supernatural World

Although the supernatural world is hidden, that doesn't mean that engaging with it has to...

November 2018

November 21, 2018

5 Ways to Become a Better Steward of God’s Money

Just like you expect your money manager to be a good steward of your retirement...

August 2018

August 27, 2018

How to Live a Life of PURPOSE

Purpose doesn't happen by accident. It starts with a choice. If you want to live...

August 13, 2018

5 Steps to Cultivating Humility in Your Own Life

We can humble ourselves or ultimately God Himself will humble us. Trust me, things go...

December 2017

December 19, 2017

5 Reasons Why Christmas Doesn’t Make Any Sense

Don't walk past the beauty and the divine mystery of Christmas this season! Don't let...

November 2017

November 13, 2017

6 Unique Ways to Spend Time With God This Week

If you think you can only spend time with God through Bible study and prayer,...

November 06, 2017

Why Didn’t God Protect the People at First Baptist Sutherland Springs?

Why didn't God protect the people of FBC Sutherland Springs? Does this mean that God...

October 2017

October 23, 2017

4 Myths About the Non-Believers Coming to Your Church

Non-believers are coming to your church every week. Do you see them? Don't buy into...

October 20, 2017

If You Want to Be Close to God, Stop Slapping His Kids in the Face

I've got this thing with my kids. For some strange reason, I feel super protective...

August 2017

August 11, 2017

4 Things Every Lost Person Wants (And How Your Church Can Provide Them)

If lost people aren't coming to your church it's not that they're not curious about...

March 2016

March 14, 2016

7 Ways to Listen to the Holy Spirit

If you want to begin listening to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to guide...

February 2016

February 10, 2016

10 Meaningful Things To Give Up For Lent This Year

Wanting to give up something for Lent this year? Here are ten meaningful things for...

October 2015

October 23, 2015

Why Does God Make It So Hard for Us to Find Him?

Have you ever wondered that? Why does God make it so hard for us to...

October 19, 2015

A Simple Prayer That Could Blow Your Week Up

"God, open my eyes to see you in me and all around me." That short...

October 16, 2015

Why is Finding God Harder Than Finding Waldo?

These pictures were the bane of my existence growing up. I would spend what seemed...

September 2015

September 15, 2015

Love Triangles, Ashley Madison and the Myth of Education

Education can never fully solve the problems of the heart. Over the past few weeks...

September 14, 2015

3 Ways to Transform Your Day From Mediocre to Magnificent

Mondays are 'meh'. You're still coming down off the mountain of a high from all...

August 2015

August 29, 2015

Prayer for the Weekend

Heavenly Father, this morning as I start this weekend, I humbly come before you and ask:...

August 28, 2015

Hurricane Katrina and My Journey to Columbus

I can't believe it's been ten years. Hurricane Katrina, a life-defining event for almost everyone...

August 26, 2015

Why Does God Allow Persecution?

A marching band in Brandon MS wasn't allowed to play at the half time of...

August 11, 2015

Are You a Thermometer or Thermostat?

There's a small but distinct difference between the two. A thermometer can tell you what...