Lifeguard

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.Isaiah 43:2 (NLT) During my college years, I used to earn some cash each summer by lifeguarding at a local swimming pool in Fresno, California. I can tell you that lifeguarding at a poolContinue reading "Lifeguard"

Peaceful Chaos

The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NLT) Growing up, I must have heard it a thousand different times from Sabbath School teachers and classroom teachers. It went something like this: “If you’re a Christian, everything will go smoothly in life.” OK, maybe it wasn’t said exactly thatContinue reading "Peaceful Chaos"

Small Voice

Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NLT) On Tuesday nights where I previously served as pastor, our students gathered together for a small group prayer time. We called it “ReCharge.” Essentially, the students broke up into groups of around five, and spend some time talking about things to praise God for and thingsContinue reading "Small Voice"

Longevity

Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NLT) There have been numerous news articles, TV shows, blogs, vlogs, andContinue reading "Longevity"

Be a Good Teammate

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) My freshman year of high school, was excited, and a little surprised, to learn that I had made the varsity basketball team. This was going to be my shot to learn some good teamwork, get coached upContinue reading "Be a Good Teammate"

I Can’t Hear You

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.Proverbs 12:15 (NLT) Right out of college, I got a job working as a manager at an aerospace company in southern California. It was a pretty cool gig. I got to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about how factoriesContinue reading "I Can’t Hear You"