The crisis in our nation is not a financial one, not a moral one, and not a social one. Make no mistake, we have a leadership crisis. The desire for power, for comfort, for approval…these are the driving idols of the human heart. Why would they not drive our search for a leader? As a result, our faith in politics betrays our faith in God. Read More →
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” Luke 9:23-25 Following I’m following Jesus. I may not always look like it. I may not always say or do the things He says to say or do… But to the best of my ability, I’m following Him. His way is notRead More →
“Whenever I sin, it is as if I pick up the nails, I fashion the wood, I carry the whip, I pound the hammer, I thrust nails through His flesh, I cast the insults, I stick a spear in His side…I break His heart. But even with all this I have done, He still forgives, He still heals, He still saves, He still pulls me close and calls His enemy…His friend…He still restores my soul.” Betrayed From their conversation in the garden, the disciples know that Jesus is trying to communicate something to them. But there is still a veil covering the eyes of theirRead More →
Whatever you do, however you choose to live…the very core vitality of your life has to be rooted and grounded in a deep, thriving relationship with your Father, through Jesus Christ. If Jesus is the vine, then we are the branches.Read More →
But today I want to make a few observations from John Chapters 13-17 about what the Upper Room Experience was and why Jesus words during this time were the most significant words spoken to his apprentices. Perhaps as we explore these together, you will find yourself leaning in to the edge of the dinner table, listening to His words, heeding His voice, submitting to the ways of His Kingdom. Read More →
Today, though I want to introduce Passion Week to you as the most important week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps you will come to understand it as the most important week in your life as well, because it is here that death and sin were defeated and life and light shined in the darkness of this world. It is here that your life story has purpose and meaning, and your life focus and goal require a change of direction towards the place Jesus is leading all of humanity into the present reality and the future…The Kingdom of Heaven. Read More →
God is telling a story with his creation. It is not simply for the beauty of the creation that He gives us forests and oceans, canyons and sweeping sunsets. He is telling a story. There is something that must be created that hasn’t been created yet. And we get to be a part of that creating process.Read More →
This Is Not A Test Life is not a practice run… Your present reality is the playing field… Run your race now… Stop waiting for the gun to fire… It’s already gone off… This is not a test. Keep moving forward.. Never looking back… Eyes on the finish… Run your race now… The game is underway… Time is too short… Give it all you’ve got… This is not a test. No temptation is uncommon… No problem is too large… Nothing under the sun is new… Nothing is accomplished apart from Christ… Suck the air into your lungs… Hit the ground withRead More →
With all the hope of spring…life can still seem pretty daunting at times. Like standing on home plate with a full count and the pitcher throws you a curve…what do you do?
Keep your eye on the ball…and…keep swinging. Read More →
Following Jesus is not simply going down a path where everything is all clear and certain. It is allowing Jesus to lead you into the places where He is already at work. He will lead you into a habit of regular community with other followers of Him if you are truly following His voice. But He will also lead you out into the dark places of the field where He has already been preparing the soil of people’s hearts. Read More →