Every time I read the account of Jesus' birth in the Bible, I fall into a deep curiosity wondering what it must have been like to live a life waiting for the Savior. Outside of the messages that had b...  Read More

When I was a child, I attended a Lutheran school for a large part of my early development. As part of the daily school routine, we went to chapel every Wednesday, and there was also a habit of prayer ...  Read More

Have you ever thought about how you will respond when you have the next opportunity to speak of God's goodness to someone who doesn't know Him? Have you ever thought about what you will share, or how ...  Read More

If someone asked you the question, "What do I need to do to live a good life?", what would you say?  One person may say don't do "bad" things.  Another person may tell you to try your best to be a "go...  Read More

One of the most profound points of Jesus' ministry was what we now call the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is eye opening because the principles that Jesus shared with the disciples duri...  Read More

Have you ever heard anyone say something like, "hold fast the God's promises", "Trust in the promises of the Lord", or "God always keeps his promises?" Every time I hear statements like these I wonder...  Read More

Each year in December as we countdown to Christmas, many Christians observe Advent. Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christma...  Read More

Have you ever heard someone quote the phrase, "knowing is half the battle?" I'm sure you have. You may have even used this phrase yourself a few times. When you take the time to think about it, what d...  Read More

When is the last time that you took inventory on your values? Did you inherit your values from a family member? A friend? Do your values com from scripture, or, have you allowed other forces to cause ...  Read More

When I hear the term “go all in”, I can imagine a team in a huddle making plans for the final play in the last seconds of a game. I can visualize a track runner making mental preparations before a rac...  Read More

We all know what it's like to want something really bad, while at the same time accepting that you have absolutely no control over when or if you will receive it. In those situations, the only thing y...  Read More

I am sure there isn’t one person in this world who hasn’t pondered whether or not faith is worth it at one time or another in their lives. We all have our challenges but for the most part, we can main...  Read More