Tag: faith

3 Books on Baptism & the Baptized Life

Baptism For the last few weeks at Riverside where I’m blessed to preach, we’ve been talking about baptism. You may have your own questions about baptism.  I’ve found that this is…



through the water

Through the Water: The Red Sea

Get Out of Jail Free Card? When I was a kid one of the board games I loved to play with my family was Monopoly.  Any Monopoly fans? For you…



what the world needs now

What the World Needs Now :: Part 2

What does the world need now? One thing that has always been true about God, He has always been on mission to save the world. Ever since sin entered into…



healing for our world

What the World Needs Now :: Part 1

What does the world need right now? Maybe a better first question is… What do you do when you need help? What do you do when you’re hurt? What we…



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When deliverance leads to worship

What does deliverance lead to? Have you ever experienced a, “Then God…” moment in your life? You know, one of those times when things were headed one way & then…



a courage that leads to deliverance

Courage plus Obedience leads to Deliverance

Duck & Cover My daughter Ella Grace has always been afraid of people dressed up like mascots. So when we go to a football game or a baseball game, she…



fear God courage

What does courage look like?

What does courage look like? Alex Honnold is a famous rock climber. Recently, he climbed El Capitan, a famed 3,000-foot rock wall that is a legendary challenge for climbers of…



tips to pray

12 Tips to Deepen Your Prayer Life

#JUSTASK At Riverside where I am so blessed to preach we have been talking about prayer & wrestling with some pretty deep questions.  Questions like, Where are you God?  If…



mother's day

My Mom Rocks: A Mother’s Day Tribute

Happy Mother’s Day! I can’t believe that almost 40 years ago, God saw fit to give me such an amazing mother.  I’ve tried my best to raise her well over the…



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5 Quick Tips for Graduating Seniors

It’s that time of year again. Graduation! At Riverside where I’m blessed to preach we recently celebrated our seniors as they prepare to graduate from high school & go to…