Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. ~ Psalm 119:50 (NLT) There are many certainties in life (things you can count on). We can count on gravity to keep us planted on the earth, rather than just floating out into space. We can count on water to be wet. We canContinue reading "Trouble is Coming"

And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. ~ Ephesians 1:23 (NLT) There is a new phenomenon (a unique thing) happening. Atheist churches are popping up in cities across the United States. Yes, you read that correctly, atheist churches. It’s an interestingContinue reading "Church Without Jesus"

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil. ~ 1 Peter 3:12 (NLT) There is a word that has come into fashion within the past decade. It is used in corporate boardrooms, governmentContinue reading "Flawed Optics"

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. ~ Psalm 119:45 (NLT) Rules are made to be broken. Or, so I’ve been told many, many times in life. It’s a concept that many truly believe. Rules confine us. Rules restrict us. Rules ruin our lives. Rules make us feel confined,Continue reading "Is It Rules or Relationship?"

Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. ~ Psalm 119:29 (NLT) Most of us who have grown up in the church have heard of the 10 Commandments. Perhaps at some point in your life, you were even made to memorize them. I know that I certainly did. ThoughContinue reading "I Lied"

How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. ~ Psalm 119:9 (NLT) When I was a teenager, I used to hate it when older people told me what to do. It wasn’t just me. They would speak to us collectively at school, often times as a group. Sometimes they’d sit us allContinue reading "Forever Experience"