Christian Life
No Fear in Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:17-21 Can you imagine a life of fearless confidence? The Apostle John wanted nothing more than his readers to think of the day they meet the Lord as a day of joy, not of judgement. You and I can enjoy a secure relationship with God now and in the future when we allow for His love to be perfect...
God’s Word is Sufficient for Life, Emotions, and Uncertain Circumstances
We live in a world where God's Word is seen as a good source of wisdom, but not as sufficient for life. Sadly, many Christians see the Bible as one of several good reference materials to find answers— just above Google and perhaps no better than many other Christian books. Is that okay? Does God want His Word to...
“Abide” – What Does it Mean to “Remain in Christ”?
This weekend I started the new sermon series called “Abide”. For two weeks we will be studying what God says through His Word in Chapter 15 of John. Perhaps there is no more important sermon Christ gave while on earth than the simple instruction to abide in Him. But what does that really mean? What does it look like for...
What God Showed Us as We Welcomed Our 5th Child Into the World
There are few days in life that we remember until we die. Yesterday was one of those days for Molly and me. We welcomed our fifth child into the world, who we have named, Charles Joshua (aka "Charlie"). After being admitted to the hospital on Friday night, Molly labored faithfully and patiently, and he was born at 4:40 PM on Saturday....
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
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.
App Review: Dwell — the best way to listen to Scripture!
We have more access to the Bible than any other generation in the history of the world. In Ancient times, Jewish students would study the Scriptures under a Rabbi. There was no pocket Bible, personal scroll, or Bible app to stick in their cloak. If they wanted to know the words of God as transcribed by Moses, David, or any...
Pot Calling the Kettle Black: Dispel Hypocrisy
I bet you’ve heard this phrase before, “The pot calling the kettle black.” This idiom was probably coined back in the day when pots and kettles were used over wood-burning stoves and the longer they hung over the fire, the blacker their bottoms would become—so a pot and a kettle used over the same stove would be equally as...
The Power of Contentment: Three Ways to Change Your Perspective Quickly
If you came to my house on any given day there are a few phrases you may hear repeated are: “Stop it!,” “Moooooooom,” or “I’m Doooone!” But one phrase I know you would hear is “That’s not fair.” Living in a home with five little kids who constantly battle with each other means that at any given moment one of...
4 Great Joys that Come From Being Honest with God
The last shepherd to return from gathering firewood dropped a meager load of sticks on the ground beside the sputtering fire. He looked at his partners huddled close to the feeble flame and knew they faced another long, cold night ahead. Drawing his cloak tighter around his shoulders, he gazed upward at the deep and mysterious sky. The moon...
Why We Should Highlight Our Bibles
There is never a dull moment with my Grandpa. He lives near Milwaukee, Wisconsin and it doesn’t matter if the weather is freezing, he has always made it a point when I visit to go outside for an adventure. One particular winter he asked me to go on a hike. I’ll be honest — hiking in the freezing cold weather didn’t...
Free Course on How to Deal with Anxiety Biblically
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.
Top 5 Free Bible Study Tools I Use
My life mission is to help make God's Word applicable to life. People ask me all the time what resources I use to study the Bible. Just the other day someone asked what my top five free Bible study sites are. So, here are my top five free Bible study tools: ESV Study Bible (English Standard Version) The one resource I use the...
