Have you ever been given a task and knew from the onset that it was destined for failure? Perhaps its impending doom was the reason why you said, “Thanks, but no thanks.” Who would ever say “Yes” to failure? Here in America we tend to be more “sophisticated” than that, or more to the heart ..read more

If you, like me have attended church consistently over many years you’ve noticed some changes. It may appear to only be window dressing, but outward changes are birthed from inward beliefs and that never happens overnight. Dating back to the 1990’s it seems like more and more churches began to adopt a corporate marketing strategy ..read more

When people dismiss the Bible as simply a book of religion, what they are attempting to do is disavow its authority. They merely look at it as a human invention deprived of divine inspiration, thus refusing to acknowledge its authority. That’s not to say that men do not acknowledge the writings of other men and ..read more

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 I recently had the blessing of seeing an old friend. It had been a while since we had seen each other since he lives on a different continent. We had both gathered together at a conference where the ..read more

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Have you ever truly desired the joy of seeing a family member or a friend without any alterior motive, only because you love them? I must confess. God has worked that love in my heart for members of our church ..read more

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. Psalm 133:1 There is a lot being said these days about race. A lot that is irrational & deceitful, and quite frankly shouldn’t be said at all. While on the other hand, there is plenty that needs to be discussed; not just between idealogues or politicians, but between neighbors and friends. We would begin to demonstrate that we truly care for one another as we listen carefully and ask questions. My perspective on race is unique. As a white male, I grew up in a low/middle class neighborhood. My childhood home from age 2 ..read more

If you’re like me you’ve probably noticed how the economy of the United States has transformed over the past two years. It’s noticeable on many fronts. The price of goods at your local grocery store have probably increased. A trip through the local drive thru can cause a quick double take as the price of food combos has reached double digits. But the place where you’ve probably noticed the change more than others is at the gas pump. A gallon of unleaded gasoline has doubled in two years. When I see the price of gas I have to remind myself that I don’t live on the West Coast, that’s just how hi ..read more

They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. Acts 2:46 The idea of House Church is a foreign concept in the United States. Not because house churches don’t exist or because absolutely no one knows what a house church is, but rather because they are few and far between in comparison to traditional churches. For centuries, the primary meeting place for churches in the United States has been a neutral building with a steeple, pews, & a baptistry. House churches are a contrast from the traditional church model of which I was a member for thirty years. Today I ..read more

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colosians 3:1 When is the last time you visited your social media to jump into the malaise of politics to blind side whoever doesn’t agree with you? I know this exists. Not because I’ve jumped into the fray; I only have to listen to the conversations around me. Let me get more personal. I’ve heard of the rhetoric that goes back and forth between church going people. Let me qualify that I don’t equate all “church going people” to being followers of Jesus Christ, but I do ..read more