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advent at just the right time

Advent: At Just the Right Time

But when the right time came, God sent his Son… Galatians 4.4 Meditation Even in the silence, God was present.  Even when it seemed like God was far away, He…



advent waiting for messiah

Advent: Waiting for Messiah

Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” And when he…



advent God with us

Advent: God with us

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).  Matthew 1.23 Meditation Behold, Immanuel. God with us. The distance created between us & God as a result of our sin was too much for God.  And there…



Blessed Be Your Name

Blessed Be Your Name

Beginning with the End in Mind It’s hard to believe that the college football season is almost over. These past few weeks we have had some of the greatest football…



Praying for Paris and the Syrian Refugees

Today, may we continue to join our voices in prayer for Paris and for the Syrian Refugees. Much has been said over the recent events in Paris.  My heart breaks…



Where you carry the name you carry matters

*Photo cred Rachael Wise Location matters. Where we carry the name we carry matters. Last week my son Will, who is 9 years old, asked me this question. “Dad, do…



The Journey Begins

This past Sunday was a special day in my life & in the life of my family.  It’s the moment where, in a sense, this new journey begins.  It’s one…



What happens when a Wedding Feast turns into a refugee bread line?

Did you hear about this wedding dinner? The stories about the crisis in Syria & the mass exodus of so many refugees has been heavy on my heart.  I came…



We’re Moving to Texas!

That’s right!  We announced today that our family will be moving Coppell, TX in just a few short weeks. I have been so incredibly blessed over the past 16 years to…



What happens when you say no to God?

Have you ever said, “No” to God? Maybe you haven’t explicitly done this.  But if you’re like me I bet there’s been many times in your life that you have neglected…