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It was late one Sunday night, the kind of late in the day when the house itself exhales its weariness. I stood ...
Cancer is never fair, but it seems especially cruel when it strikes a child.
Deborah, a mother, brought her ...
BACKGROUND, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND SIGNIFICANCE
The view is breathtaking! This lofty mountain, stretching for a ...
It's no secret that we live in a world of instant gratification, where communication constantly evolves. These ...
Wouldn't you know it, our sixth child, Patten, is turning out to be one of our most mischievous children? God must ...
Dinner time at our house is of the utmost importance, but it is also the most chaotic.
One kid is screaming for ...
Suicide is one of the most difficult types of suffering and pain we can experience. Counseling those who are in ...
The app is open. I am logged in. Now I wait.
I bounce my leg under my desk and tap my pen impatiently. You would ...
Breaking a sinful habit can take a lot of faith and work.
The prophet Jeremiah asked a provoking rhetorical ...
Walking into a person’s crisis is an intimate experience.
The pain of suffering is exasperated when met with ...
Fear can punch you in the gut and take your lunch.
You least expect it, never desire it, and what you do ...
Incredible things are done, one small step at a time.
When we stay committed to the small things, they add up to ...
Last night was a sad and unprecedented game for the NFL. Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills fell over in the first ...
Annually, on the first Sunday of the year, I take questions from our congregation in place of the usual expository ...
The five days between Christmas and the New year are very important to me. I reflect on the last year and plan for ...
I am a long-time OmniFocus user. This world-class productivity app and I have journeyed together since 2009, just ...
All marriages are marked by defining moments. Those moments where a realization, decision, or experience changes something fundamental in your life and marriage. Here are four defining moments common among pastors...
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One of God’s greatest sources of encouragement for us is His presence found
in other ...
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s as I did, you’re familiar with the idea of mixtapes.
Mixtapes were a way of ...
The Bible is clear that every Christian is called to care for others. This includes generously giving of our time, ...
Probably the most recognizable site in the world is Temple Mount, The Dome of the Rock. The significance of Temple ...
The City of David! Not to be confused with the “old city” of Jerusalem that you can see with Temple Mount, The ...
Today we start our adventures hiking the snake trail or riding the cable car to the summit of Masada. Masada means ...
Today we started the day with Jerusalem — but only from afar. We did not yet enter the Old City of Jerusalem. We ...
Started off the day with some of the most impressive ruins uncovered in Israel. Beth Shean shows over 20 layers of ...
Many times throughout the ministry of Jesus, He and His disciples went out or crossed the Sea of Galilee. Today we ...
We started our day off on the highest point around the Sea of Galilee, we hiked and climbed our way to the top of ...
Today we visited Katzrin, located in the Golan Heights, which is set up as an ancient village. We got to ...
Today we set off to Caesarea Maratamia, Tzipori and Nazareth. Caesarea Maritime is a mere 30 miles north of ...
Today felt like the never-ending day. We left Denver on Sunday afternoon, flew through Chicago and Istanbul, and ...
This is a guest post by Cassie Baker, a member of Josh Weidmann's team for over eight years and a work-from-home ...
We had minutes until the carpool van arrived at the house. It was time for everyone to get dressed, four lunches ...
Raising children these days can be difficult, especially when it comes to technology. With so many gadgets and devices at their disposal, it can be hard to know how much screen time is too much. Here are some suggestions to help keep screen time in moderation:
When the holidays are over, many people feel a sense of loss. They may feel anxious about the year ahead, or they may feel like they have to compare their lives to others’. Here are a few ways you can pursue peace in your faith and emotions after the festivities:
It's winter break and you're trying to keep your child entertained without playing on their tablet every waking ...
My new book is out! I am so excited.
Raising Screen Time Kids: Biblical Principles for Parenting in a ...
In this video, Pastor and Israel Tour Guide, Josh Weidmann, shows you tips for how to pack for travel to Israel. ...
When it comes to describing the current state of our world, peaceful is not the word most people would use to characterize culture. God calls us to a kind of peace that doesn’t mean living in the absence of conflict. Instead, He gives us a roadmap for navigating the struggles and disagreements that come when sinful people engage with one another, inevitably leading to broken relationships. Here is a way to take PAUSE to pursue peace.
The issue isn’t just about kids having these devices in the first place, it is about what they do with them. We need to consider what impact the time and devices are having on our kids. Let’s look at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to screen time.
As I sat staring at the menu, I wondered why I even bothered to look it over. My anxiety had consumed my appetite. ...
Waiting for a baby is like waiting for the Lord Jesus to return.
You never know the day or hour when he may ...
Today I went to see my thirty-six week old baby on an ultrasound. The baby was beautiful, but he was large! Our ...
The Following is an In-Depth Review of J.I. Packer’s “Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God” and the Practical Application for All Believers.
There are many ways for teaching the Bible to kids in a manner that helps them understand key lessons that can enhance their lives at any age. Here, we'll explore a few tips and Christian activities that parents can use to successfully share the Bible with their children.
My world changed today. For fifteen months I've exited my car and put on a mask to enter the gym, a store, a ...
Four Hundred Years and No Altars
Altars were significant in the Old Testament. They are mentioned over two ...
When choosing which kind of sermon notes to take to the pulpit, you must choose that which allows you to be yourself — yet always be true to the text. The second you step to the pulpit, you are going to want the hours of your sermon preparation to be close to your heart and your fingertip. Here is my blank sermon notes template in Word. If you would like to see a completed sermon outline that I take to the pulpit, you can do so here..
People visiting Israel for the first time are often surprised by what they see... this is not what most people imagine the holy city would look like! What we can fail to appreciate is that we are witnessing the ways that Christians of other cultures have expressed their worship of the Lord through the centuries. Here is what you can expect to see when you first visit the Holy City:
Anxiety plagues all of us at some level. There are things in our past, present, or future that cause our thoughts to go crazy and our hearts to become fearful. How can we trust God when what we see or feel doesn’t make sense? When we face worry, fear, or anxiety, we can feel totally out of control. When circumstances are in chaos, it can feel like God is not even able to stop the madness. In this course, we will identify how to renew our thinking and gain a greater focus on Christ, our Prince of Peace.
Life has a way of stepping on its own toes.
This year was full of unexpected turns, peaks, valleys, and ...
We all have questions about faith, Christianity, and the Bible. The things we wonder about can be used to prompt ...
The Bible is the source by which I provide all biblical counseling. It is not just a filter by which I pass all my ...
Frankly, I don’t want to work. That is saying a lot from a guy who loves to work and loves my job. This year has ...
My brother and I have been passionate about coffee since we were kids.
Don't ask me how we got into it... I really can't remember. Maybe it was the smell of our mom's coffee each morning, or our dad's passion to always have a cup in his hand. Nonetheless, we found a passion for the sweet nectar of heaven we all call coffee and the rest is history.
The following is a list of my top ten favorite verses related to confidence— not in self— but in Christ. If you're struggling with self-confidence, I'm sure these verses will be a great help to you.
A first session in biblical counseling can be intimidating. Even the best Certified Biblical Counselors can ...
Just 2 days after the 2020 election, Josh Weidmann guest-hosts on CROSSWALK in place of their regular host, Gino ...
"How could you possibly vote for....?"
"You're voting for WHO????"
"If you vote for ________, you can't really ...
In this video, Caris Snider and I talk about anxiety and the importance of addressing it biblically. We both ...
One of the most painful parts of anxiety is our worrisome thoughts that replay over and over. We can't seem to get ...
We live in a world where God's Word is seen as a good source of wisdom, but not as sufficient for life. Sadly, ...
Today is the close of a chapter.
For six months, our family has spent the majority of every day together. From quarantine to summer nights on the patio, to vacations in the mountains, we have been by each other’s side. Since the middle of March, we have shared more meals together, taken more walks and bike rides, and shared more of life than ever before. This has been one of the sweetest chapters of my life.
What is the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture and how do they work together to help us? As the ultimate standard for life and living, there will never be any facts or findings that can contradict it. Because of the inerrancy of Scripture, we can hold it as the total truth and standard for all ethical, social, spiritual, and life science issues.
In this interview with Janet Parshall I answer a few ive call-in questions:
What do you do with the anxiety over dying?
What do you do when you are not sure God is real?
What if I am plagued by anxiety but I don't believe in Jesus Christ?
How do I help someone who is dealing with anxiety?
Are anxiety and depression linked?
I know what it is like to be an anxious kid. I know what it is like to have an anxious kid.
Sadly, anxiety ...
In 2012, after going on my first Israel trip, I decided to return to the Holy Land and find the best way to lead ...
This week on Gospel Daily:
You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio or ...
Anxiety is the unexpected guest that tromps into our life and overstays its welcome. I recently wrote a book ...
The last few months have been anything but normal. Have we been interrupted or disrupted? In this message Pastor ...
This week on Gospel Daily:
You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio or ...
This week on Gospel Daily, we air the second half of our 2020 Easter service and start back up again with the ...
This week on Gospel Daily, we will conclude our series on the book of Ruth entitled "The Best is Yet to Come". I ...
"Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of ...
There have been many times I've wondered where this thing is headed—live seems off the rails and I wonder who is ...
This is one of the most effective outlines for preaching a topical sermon, taken from Andy Stanley and Lane ...
Our soul questions: Does suffering happen because God can’t stop it? Because He won’t stop it? Doesn’t He want to ...
The Mestizaje and a Man Formed by God
The Mestizo Augustine was written to an intercultural audience who is ...
David Garland shows how the suffering occurring with Paul in 2 Corinthians, and therefore with us, is the opposite ...
This week on Gospel Daily, we will continue our series on the book of Ruth entitled "The Best is Yet to Come". I ...
Dealing with anxiety can be an up-and-down journey. The hills and valleys come when you least except them. We ...
Of all the gifts we are given by God, there are only three that we are told will remain into eternity: faith, hope ...
When a person sits down with you and asks you to give them wisdom on something they are facing in their life, it ...
One of the great mysteries of God is why He allows trials and hardships for those who love Him. In our human view, ...
This week on Gospel Daily, we will begin our series on the book of Ruth entitled "The Best is Yet to Come". I ...
The longer I have pastored, the more imperfect I feel.
I recently read this book... and I loved it! When I ...
Life in quarantine has me feeling busier than I have felt been in any months previously. Even though so many ...
Good Friday is a tradition that has been celebrated for centuries by the Christian church. It is meant to be a day ...
Dealing with fear can be a relentless fight for sanity. Our imagination can run wild and anxiety can hold us tight ...
If you came to my house on any given day there are a few phrases you may hear repeated are: “Stop it!,” ...
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