It’s been more than a week since the Russian army invaded Ukraine, creating a humanitarian and refugee crisis that the world is watching with sadness, dismay, and fear. In the midst of the terrible news that we are seeing day by day, I have been so proud to hear how...
Most people can probably identify a time in their lives when they felt that a dream or calling wasn’t happening—or at least wasn’t rolling out the way that they thought it would.What do we do when our dream doesn’t seem to be happening? Do we respond by thinking that...
How does a person change? Are we doomed to be whoever we are at our most sinful moment? Is change really possible? Is real change instant or gradual or both?The Bible gives us an answer to these questions through the dramatic story of Jacob.Jacob was a serial liar who...
Many of us have longstanding seemingly unanswered prayers and unfulfilled visions. Others experience a sense of calling that always feels a few more years away.What are we supposed to do as we wait on the Lord to answer prayers, fulfill his promises, and activate his...
For many people, January is a time to declutter and reorganize for the new year. We look at this as an opportunity to “reset” and begin a new year without the distraction that clutter brings to our lives.This is a great idea and not just for our offices, our cars, or...
As we walk into the new year, I have a sobering message about the spiritual warfare that we face. It won’t surprise any of you to hear me say that the Christian life is a fight. Whether you’re a new believer or you have been walking with God for a long time, you have...
