Love One Another in Difficult Times
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another. Galatians 5:14-15 The other day, [...]
Constant Care Overcomes our Greatest Despair
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Boy, have I made mistakes. No one ever gave me a handbook for [...]
My Trials are Wearing Me Out!
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 "Don't stop! You keep running. [...]
The Anxiety of Unknown Possibilities
Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Transparency is sometimes difficult for me because of the expectations I place on myself. Being a pastor carries a ton of weight and responsibilities, especially [...]
Compassion and Crooked Lines Make a Great Team
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 I was so excited the first time my dad let me cut the grass. I can remember the day. [...]
My Neighbor is so Incredibly Worthless!
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 Over the years, we've had many neighbors, and I have to say that they have all been great. [...]
Dad Has Two Important Privileges
The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7 Dads teach their children all kinds of things. How to cut the grass, how to edge the yard, how to change the oil, how [...]
Encourage us, God, in These Uncertain Times
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 I have to let you in on a secret about [...]
Love is Remarkable When it’s Intentional
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 It seems so simple, and yet so difficult. Paul gives us a clear insight into the reason behind what we do and why it matters. Because we [...]