Years of trials and testing caused my wife and I to question if we would ever be able to get pregnant. We struggled with God’s plan, explored options for adoption, and worked with our doctors to determine if there was a problem. Needless to say, we were ecstatic when a routine doctor visit revealed we […]
Navigating by Faith
My dear friend, Patrick Thompson, led well in student ministry in Georgia for years. When we first met, he was serving a church in Marietta. I was pleasantly surprised to hear of God’s call on his life to leave his hometown and uproot the only community his children had ever known to move to Long […]
Real Fear
Am I the only one that pays good money to be frightened? Whether it is a scary movie or a roller coaster, we get a rush of adrenaline that we keep coming back for. In a way this is understandable, but when it comes to “real fear” most of us work hard to avoid it. […]
Treasure Hunting
News reports suggest that Geocaching is again growing in popularity. The assumption is that the treasure hunting experience is an activity that promotes social distancing and may continue to see growth as we navigate out of the pandemic. Have you ever tried it? It is fun, but I must confess some of the treasures can […]
Faith and Motivation
I love our country. It is the greatest in the world. I vividly recall my first trip to Washington D.C. as a child and standing in awe of the monuments, the history, the grandeur, and the inspiring legacy. I spent time reading the quotes inscribed on stone which point to the faith that some of […]
Endurance
A few weeks ago my family showed our support for Team USA in Tokyo by cheering on our athletes remotely, as we watched live and previously recorded competitions. While all of the competitions are exciting, we are particularly intrigued by women’s gymnastics and swimming. Katie Ledecky has fascinated us for years. Her speed, endurance, and […]
Rallying Cry
I confess that many years as a faithful follower of Jesus, every lesson or conversation related to the Rapture resulted in anxious fear. Part of that fear was due to not wanting to miss out on life experiences and some was due to lack of knowledge, coupled with spiritual immaturity. Revelation 1encourages us to rejoice […]
Why do you come to church?
Why do you come to church? What difference does it really make after all? In fact, can I be healthy as a believer and continue worshipping online only? These are really great questions and ones that we find ourselves asking more and more as we look at COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. I am so […]
Mission Complete
A soldier is trained to carry out their mission, overcome their enemy, and endure to the end. Imagine if you were at war and carrying out orders from your commander to carry out covert operations behind enemy lines. You would be on high alert, be suspicious of any interaction with others, and be unwavering in […]
Shadows and Copies
An expert violinist can demonstrate mastery over an instrument that soothes the mind, stirs emotions, and stimulates the heart. However, three beginners all learning a violin at the same time, from the same instructor, in a small room is the complete opposite. In fact, I may call that a torture tactic. As a middle school […]