What’s That Song About?

You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. ~ Psalm 92:4 (NLT)             There’s an old joke that goes, “If you play a country song backwards, every one becomes sober, the dog comes back to life, the girlfriend comes back, the truckContinue reading “What’s That Song About?”

Dead Praise

Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Psalm 95:2 (NLT) “What is wrong with these people?! It’s like they’re dead.” This was a phrase that was uttered to me on the front row of a church that I was guest-preaching in. It was my first time there,Continue reading “Dead Praise”

NO

To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. Proverbs 29:15 (NLT) I had a friend who was about to become a first-time mother even though she had just moved into her 40s in age. She was excited about the prospect of having little ones, and was putting someContinue reading “NO”

Sin Savior

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT) “Hi, my name is ________ and I’m an alcoholic.” If you’ve ever been to a recovery group, or even seen a TV show or movieContinue reading “Sin Savior”

Negativity Burnout

So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. Romans 14:13 (NLT) Burnout is a very real issue for those in ministry. No, it’s not necessarily the workload – though it does seem a bit insane from time-to-time. It’sContinue reading “Negativity Burnout”

Life Coach

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT) One of the best-selling categories of books is theContinue reading “Life Coach”