Why don’t you stop and ask for directions!?! These are words that no man wants to hear while he is driving. While well meaning in its intent, the person does not realize that what I am hearing them say is: “I have lost all confidence in your driving and navigating skills. In fact, I would…
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When God created me, he made me to be like no one else who had ever lived before—I am unique! And as a unique creation of God, He also has a specific purpose and plan for my life.
I’m feeling very nostalgic this week. Sometimes, it is really good to stop and think back at how God has orchestrated your life. I was reminded of that this week in a powerful way, so I would like to take a few moments to stroll down memory lane. Would you go with me on this journey? The first stop on the journey takes us
The Bible tells us that God will supply all our needs (Philippians 4:10-20), and He often uses His people to make that happen. A few weeks ago, I shared a need with you and asked if you would consider helping a servant of God that was in need. We did not have a special offering, nor did we ‘pass the plate.’ We simply challenged you to give as God urged you to give.
Consistency… is it just me or does that word disturb you too? Every time I hear that word, my mind quickly formulates a list of things that are inconsistent in my life. Have you been there? What does your list look like? Every day that I live for God is a struggle to maintain ‘consistency.’…
Do you remember yesteryear when the burly man whipped out his pocket knife and sliced off a sliver of soap? I remember this commercial vividly, but for the life of me, I had no idea why he did it! All I knew was that I wanted to slice up my soap too—a fact that I’m…
Just like working on the fundamentals in baseball (hitting, catching, throwing and running), we need to focus on the fundamental skills needed to be successful in the Christian life. Let’s…
I went yesterday to our storage unit to pay my monthly bill. The facility is huge! They have over 800 units there and last time I asked them, they had a total of 7 units available. How could so many people have so much junk? When we moved here to Rogers from the Philippines, we…
In his first letter to the believers at Corinth, the Apostle Paul has a lot to say to them about being disciple-making disciples. Recently, in my daily time with the Lord, I spent a few weeks studying through this letter looking for specific application for my life each day. Paul had a lot to say…
According to Greg Ogden in Discipleship Essentials, “Discipling is an intentional relationship in which we walk alongside other disciples in order to encourage, equip and challenge one another in love to grow toward maturity in Christ.” Making disciples is the heartbeat of the church! If we are not making disciples, the life expectancy of our church is…