The eternal God of the universe relates to us in amazing ways. The Bible uses descriptions that we can understand to describe this relationship. God is our Father, King, Helper, Comforter, Healer, Savior, Encourager and much, much more. Jesus is God's Son, literally God-in-the-flesh. Jesus is the great "I AM." Jesus is the Good Shepherd. … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
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I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.
In one of the most stressful and exhausting days of Jesus' earthly ministry, Jesus sent the disciples ahead of him in boat across the Sea of Galilee. He was going to meet up with them later. He stayed behind to spend time in prayer. The disciples could have never imaged what would happen next. When … Continue reading I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.
Five Tips to Memorizing Scripture
Some people think they cannot memorize Scripture at all. They give excuses like, "I'm too old" or "I can't remember anything" or "I can't even remember where I put my keys" or something like that.What's funny is that if you think about it, God made us all with incredible minds. We can remember events that … Continue reading Five Tips to Memorizing Scripture
God Can Restore Broken Marriages
God can restore broken marriages. Do you believe that? I do. With all my heart. Because I believe that nothing is impossible with God. He's never seen a situation that He can't handle. He loves you. He cares for you. He wants the best for you. When He works in amazing ways, we experience His … Continue reading God Can Restore Broken Marriages
Purpose in the Pain
This week our hearts and prayers have been with the people of Oklahoma City, who were devastated by a massive tornado that led to much destruction and death. Like me, many of you have friends and family who live in OKC who have been impacted by the storm. Disaster relief teams are on the ground … Continue reading Purpose in the Pain
God’s Children
Have you ever watched Duck Dynasty? Those long-bearded, plain-spoken "Robertson rednecks" have some strong family traits. They love each other. They love duck hunting. They love Jesus. Every family has family traits. Sometimes it's the way they look, sometimes the way they walk, and sometimes the way they talk. Every family has family traits. So … Continue reading God’s Children
Walk Just as Jesus Walked
When you say it this way, it seems way too obvious: a Christ-follower will follow Christ. But too many people who call themselves Christians (aka, Christ-followers) do not walk the way Jesus walked, and they seemingly have no desire to do so. Their words, attitude, behavior, actions and decisions are not at all what Jesus … Continue reading Walk Just as Jesus Walked
How I Use Technology to Grow in My Faith & Share Christ with Others
Everyone uses technology in different ways. Sometimes I am asked about the different ways that I use technology to grow in my faith & to share Christ with others. Here are some of the ways. I'd love to hear how you use technology too. YouVersion - I read my Bible daily using the YouVersion app. … Continue reading How I Use Technology to Grow in My Faith & Share Christ with Others
How to Read & Study the Bible
God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. It is an incredible privilege to have the Bible in our language and readily accessible.* We have a responsibility as Christ-followers to read the Bible, understand it, and put its truths into practice in our lives. God will help you. Reading and studying the Bible is … Continue reading How to Read & Study the Bible