Baby Steps
Hebrews 5:11-14 (NLT) There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. 12You have been believers so long now that...
Read moreSeek God First
I had an interesting meeting this morning at one of my favorite breakfast spots. But when I look at all the details, I can see that God was really working behind the scenes to make this meeting happened. In...
Read moreWhat Type of Fruit Are You Producing?
Matthew 7:17-20 (NLT) A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every tree that does not produce good...
Read moreGetting Refreshed In Life
What do you do that makes you feel ALIVE? Maybe it’s swimming at the beach; relaxing by the pool; reading a great book or watching your favorite movie; spending time laughing with friends; being on vacation; accomplishing some type...
Read moreThe Power of Contentment
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” I believe we live in...
Read moreGaining Perspective
LIFE CAN REALLY SUCK SOMETIMES!!! Isaiah 45:5-7 (NLT) I am the Lord; there is no other God. I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know me, 6 so all the world from east to west will...
Read moreActing on Grace
Eager to do what is good… Several years ago I had the opportunity to go camping with the Sr. High youth group in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was a fantastic time for swimming, hiking, and relaxing. While...
Read moreHow To Become A Wiseguy
This past week at youth group I spoke on the topic of wisdom compared to the life of a fool. One of the statements I made is that; “we will be known for something in life; we will be...
Read moreWould You Like To Get Well?
Would You Like To Get Well? Have you ever been asked that question before (Would you like to get well)? Maybe you have, and then again, maybe you haven’t. But if you were asked that question, how would you...
Read moreBecoming a Great Friend
Friendship can be easy for some and extremely difficult for others. Back when I was in college I had lots of friends that I experienced life with, or so I thought. Sometime during my junior year, my roommate confronted...
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