But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. ~ Romans 5:8 (NLT) I often times have an exercise I have people work through in a bible study or bible class. It shouldn’t be difficult, but it turns out to be. It’s actually quiteContinue reading "The List"

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” ~ Luke 9:23 (NLT) “Work smarter, not harder.” It’s a saying that I’ve heard from business executives for decades. The idea is that we needContinue reading "Sorting the Data"

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. ~ Ephesians 5:2 (NLT) Sorry, teens. But your generation has been labeled as “entitled” by countless scholars, teachers, and pastors. You may be wanting to push back againstContinue reading "Why So Entitled?"

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. ~ Romans 8:28 (NLT) If I can be completely honest with you all today, this verse was tough for me to swallow. Why? Well, as some of youContinue reading "Heart Attack Aftermath"

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time - to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. ~ 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT) Have you ever had déjà vu? If you don’tContinue reading "Deja Vu"