August 30, 2023
We’re All Addicts
We're all a bit like addicts, chasing different desires for happiness. This feeling sticks, urging actions. Regardless of effort, we're bound. It brings discomfort, universal yet…
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August 29, 2023
Hairstyle Confessional
Amid haircuts, revealing my pastoral role triggers an odd trend. Barbers either clam up or pour out their confessions, seeking solace. This mirrors our habit of…
August 28, 2023
Because I Said So
Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. ~ Psalm 119:144 (NLT) I was having a discussion with the students…
August 25, 2023
Full Contact
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) Some of the most helpful advice I got when…
August 24, 2023
What Bad News?
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. ~ Psalm 112:7 (NLT) Do you want the good news first…
August 23, 2023
Muting My Voice
My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! ~ Psalm 57:7 (NLT) I have a…
August 22, 2023
Tossing & Turning
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Before major events, for which I am in charge, I…
August 21, 2023
Listening for God
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. ~ Psalm 16:8 (NLT) Many of us…
August 18, 2023
Stubborn Husky
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal…
August 17, 2023
Future-Proof Planning
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…
August 16, 2023
Planking for Jesus
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. ~ Philippians…
August 15, 2023
Speak Life
Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.…