Locker Room Talk

. I loved hanging out with the guys on road trips, sleeping in gyms and vans. I loved celebrating with each other when we won, and encouraging one another in the face of defeat. I loved joking around with the guys and developing a tight bond with each other. I wouldn’t take anything back except one thing:

Truth > Lies

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!Psalm 139:17 (NLT) “Pastor Chad. I don’t think God likes me.” I was stunned at what I had just heard. But, I could tell the person was being real and authentic with me. They truly believed that God didn’t like them. They believedContinue reading "Truth > Lies"

Going Through the Motions

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.Psalm 9:1 (NLT) Have you ever met someone who is just going through the motions? If you don’t know what that is, here’s a quick explanation. The phrase "going through the motions" means that they areContinue reading "Going Through the Motions"

First Fruits

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.Proverbs 3:9 (NLT) Grocery shopping for those who live in the country is a bit different. You don’t just run to the store down the street. You basically plan on spending half your day in town doing shopping for various things.Continue reading "First Fruits"

Ageless

Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT) I heard a story not too long ago about a young boy. He visited a church, mostlyContinue reading "Ageless"