God Prays For Us

Did you know that God prays for us? I don’t share this story very often because it’s deeply personal to me and my family. But I asked their permission to…



There is Hope For Us

What are you hoping for today? Some of you know that one of the things I like to do, especially in the mornings, is go for a run. When I…



How do you know is you’re ready to be baptized?

Are you ready? How do you know if you’re ready to be baptized? They say that the distance between your head and your heart is 18 inches. And that’s an…



God is For Us: No Obligation For Us

No Obligation Here’s something you need to know: You don’t have to do that anymore. Let me explain. When I was in college I worked at a paint store. My…



God is For Us: The Holy Spirit is For Us

True or False? True or False? What you think about determines how you feel, what you do, and who you become. My son is just a few months away from…



Are You Ready to be Baptized?

Origin Story Do you have one of these? It’s very valuable. It’s the kind of thing you normally don’t take out of the house. In fact, if you’re anything like…



God is For Us: No Condemnation For Us

Falsely Accused? Have you ever been falsely accused of something you didn’t do? A few weeks ago I had the best time. I had taken a bag of peanut M&Ms…



God is For Us

Do you believe it? God is for us. Let me say that again, and this time try and take these words in slowly: God is for us. Now let me…



What is the Biggest Obstacle to Your Prayer Life?

What is the biggest obstacle to your prayer life? If I had to guess, you might say something like… I’m always busy. Or, there are so many distractions. After all,…



Whose Side Are You On?

The Wrong Side Many years ago, back when I was in middle school, our youth group at church did youth retreats every year. I always loved going on these youth…