How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! ~ Psalm 139:17 (NLT) “Pastor Chad. I don’t think God likes me.” I was stunned at what I had just heard. But, I could tell the person was being real and authentic with me. They truly believed that God didn’t like them.ContinueContinue reading “Truth > Lies”
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Going Through the Motions
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. ~ Psalm 9:1 (NLT) Have you ever met someone who is just going through the motions? If you don’t know what that is, here’s a quick explanation. The phrase going through the motions means thatContinueContinue reading “Going Through the Motions”
Sticks & Stones
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. ~ Romans 12:18 (NLT) Loser. Ugly. Dumb. Too skinny. Too tall. Idiot. Moron. Ignorant. These are all words that have been used to describe me. (At least the ones spoken directly to me.) They came at various times of life, a lot in highContinueContinue reading “Sticks & Stones”
First Fruits
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. ~ Proverbs 3:9 (NLT) Grocery shopping for those who live in the country is a bit different. You don’t just run to the store down the street. You basically plan on spending half your day in town doing shopping forContinueContinue reading “First Fruits”
Ageless
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT) I heard a story not too long ago about a young boy. He visited a church,ContinueContinue reading “Ageless”
Community
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) “I don’t need a spotter,” I remember telling one of my friends when I was working out in the gym. “I’ve got this.” So, my friend walked away and went toContinueContinue reading “Community”
