"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." -Psalm 107:1 There is no doubt that the holidays will be a bit different this year. While much of the world is beginning to get ready for Christmas, Americans are gearing up for our greatest feast of the year. Even if Thanksgiving... Continue Reading →
Your Voice is Valuable
"My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." -Song of Songs 2:14 Many voices are clamoring for our attention in the world today. Whether it's through the TV, social... Continue Reading →
Trump’s Triumph and Covenant Renewal in America
"With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." -Psalm 108:13 Americans can all agree this has been a week of tremendous tension. Every day presents us with new highs and lows. If you look to the mainstream media, it appears obvious that Biden stands poised to claim victory in the... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: Are Politics Consuming You?
"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God..." -1 Peter 2:9-10 Politics are near the top of the unspoken list of... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: Is Sexuality Stealing From You?
"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." -Genesis 1:27 Public opinion on gender, sexuality and identity has changed dramatically over the course of my lifetime. While I was growing up, marriage between a man and a woman was the law of the land. When... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: Are Relationships Robbing You?
"It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize the other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is." -Hermann Hesse Relationships create some of the greatest joy in our lives. People are meant to be connected to each other, for when we are alone and... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: Disability Does not Define You
"When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, 'Do you want to get well?' ” -John 5:6 Being sick is the worst! We all encounter sickness throughout our lives. The older we get, the more our bodies break down. Perhaps there is... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: You are (not) What you Eat
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." -Romans 14:17 Who doesn't love food? Eating is both a necessity and a joy. We must eat a certain amount of calories per day or we will starve, but eating is more... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft
"I am who You say I am." -Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan, Hillsong Worship Our world is full of messages about who we are and where we come from. We grow up asking our families this from time to time. We look to our communities and culture to tell us who we are. We observe... Continue Reading →
Build on The Rock
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." -Psalm 20:7 We love the good times in life, don't we? Laughter and fun make up some of our favorite moments. No one enjoys hardship. The longer you live, the more you come to realize you... Continue Reading →