Thankfulness: Choosing To Look Beyond Circumstances

Thanksgiving gives opportunity to pause, think for a moment about all that we have... And give thanks. But, let's be honest, this is always easy. When Paul exhorts us to "Give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you," we sometimes want to respond back, "But what about...?" Because life is hard. Suffering comes. The pain is real. And then what? How do we give thanks in THESE circumstances?

Surprise!…Your Garden Has Weeds

Healthy relationships don't just happen. They require work and maintenance just like gardens. And weeds will always creep up. If we want our relationships to flourish we must embrace the labor required to cultivate, plant, water, and weed. Neglecting this work will always lead to ugly, not beauty... to death, not life. But healthy relationships cooperatively begin with you and I personally...

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Like a puzzle, so many pieces were in place. But no matter how much was done I couldn't help but fix my eyes on the empty spaces that begged to be filled. And then one day it was like God walked over to my giant masterpiece of a puzzle and with one divine swipe of His hand sent the thing flying across the room. Thousands of pieces scattered to the floor. Only one piece remained...

Stop Trying To Be Like Jesus?

Stop trying to be like Jesus? I never thought I'd hear a pastor say THAT! It was counter-intuitive and risky... and exactly what we need to hear. Read on to discover the truth about where real life, joy, and pleasure are found!

Time To Gouge Out My Eye

As the new year ushers in its fresh start, with it comes opportunity to pause and ask ourselves: Is there anything that needs changing? Any areas of improvement I'd like to tackle? I was surprised when a late night soak in the hot tub turned into a prayer that would become my New Year's Resolution...to gouge out my eye. Today I offer insight into three areas of sin I've personally struggled with during my decade affair with Facebook...