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.  ~ 2 Peter 1:3 (NLT) Work smarter, not harder. It’s an expression corporationsContinue reading "Workflow Ninja Fail"

God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NLT) Here’s a great, big, theological word for you today: sanctified. Theologians love their big words. For the record, I’m a pastor, not a theologian. What’s the difference? A theologian is generally a teacher, a professor, who dedicates themselves toContinue reading "God-Like"

Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death. ~ Ephesians 2:16 (NLT) Cliques. If you’re not sure what a clique is, count yourself blessed. A clique is a closed group of people who generally considerContinue reading "Squad Life"

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:13 (NLT) “Is it possible to love someone more than yourself?” It was a question I was asked not too long ago. The concept was this: If we’re called to love ourselves, and love others, how can we doContinue reading "No Greater Love"

I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. ~ John 13:16 (NLT) Pride. It caused Lucifer to betray God. It caused Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. Pride caused the religious elite to crucify the SonContinue reading "Dirty Feet"

Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!” ~ Matthew 21:9 (NLT) We call Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem during the final days ofContinue reading "Ghosted"