The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 (NLT) I remember driving down the road one sunny day. I was stuck in Southern California traffic (which was a normal occurrence) on my way home from work. There was nothing good on the radio at thatContinue reading "Co-Pilot"

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) I was a neurotic little kid. I would worry about anything. If my parents were more than a few minutes late back from “date night,” I would worry that something bad had happened toContinue reading "But, What If…"

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT) I recently did a sermon illustration with a fit young man. I was discussing how much weight God had to hold up during the Israelites Red Sea crossing as told in the book of Exodus. (ItContinue reading "Never Give Up"

And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. Matthew 12:36 (NLT) As we discussed in our devotional a few days ago, the perception of the outside world when it comes to the majority of Christians is that they are all talk, but rarely doContinue reading "Stop Complaining"

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34 (NLT) There are times when I don’t like what Jesus has to say. I know, that sounds strange coming out of a pastor’s mouth. So, let me clarify. I don’tContinue reading "A New Command"

Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Romans 12:9 (NLT) I was at a conference not too long ago. It was a gathering of teachers and pastors. The topic: how to get the churches and the school united in our mission, the GreatContinue reading "Walk the Talk"