Stop Letting the Past Overtake the Present
As rocks fell upon the body of the preacher Stephen, standing close was one holding the coats of the stone throwers. This man agreed with the death sentence of a preacher of God. His name…Saul. He was a Pharisee of the Pharisees and, if held to the law, blameless. (Philippians 3.5-6) It would be this…
Gratitude Lessons from the Son Who Came Home
We all know what it feels like to wander. Sometimes, we lose sight of what we have until we find ourselves far from home, longing for the comfort and love we once knew. The story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) isn’t just about mistakes and mercy; it’s a powerful lesson in gratitude, especially when…
Are You a Lost Bottle?
Have you ever thrown a bottle into the sea? Have you ever wondered how long it would take to find a bottle thrown into the sea? On February 23, 2019, Jim Duke and his wife, Candy, were walking along the beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. During their walk, they discovered an old, well-worn bottle washed…
Before You Post: The Power of Pause in a Loud World
Let’s be real for a moment. Social media is a powerful tool. It can connect us, inform us, and even inspire us. But it can just as quickly become a platform for mockery, foolishness, and even cruelty; especially when tragedy strikes or when emotions run high. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is pause,…
The Next Step: Why Spiritual Growth Takes Daily Choices
Coming up out of the waters of baptism marks an unforgettable moment. You are raised to walk in newness of life, cleansed and forgiven. It is easy to wonder: what comes next? This is where your journey begins, not where it ends. God has already provided everything you need for life and godliness. He supplies…
It Starts with You
Warning, it’s full of many words. Typically, I only scroll one thumb swipe up on Facebook. Today, I went through several thumbs scrolls and noticed something tragic. The world will always be the world. There will always be rumors of wars, violence, times of peace, grateful times, hateful times. There will be times of joy…
Walking the Journey of Faith
The Christian life is a journey that begins with hearing the Word of God. Romans 10:17 teaches that faith comes by hearing. Hearing is where the heart awakens when truth is received. The believer who listens with humility discovers the first step in a life shaped by God’s words. Hearing God’s Word opens the door…
Preacher: A Time Management Challenge
The past few weeks, months, have been a whirlwind of activity. There have been miles driven, including a quick turn around trip to West Virginia. That quick turnaround was 23 hours and 50 minutes from Southside, Alabama, to Nitro, WV, then back you Southside, Alabama. 18 hours of driving time, 2 hours cleaning a house…
When God Moves You From Empty to Enough
Have you ever stood in your kitchen, your living room, or your car and felt the weight of everything you don’t have pressing down harder than anything you do? The bills that won’t stop. The grief that won’t lift. The future that looks like a locked door. If so, you have more in common with…
