Thankful for a Giving Community
I’ve been thinking a lot about how blessed we are to belong to a church family that truly gives from the heart. Every week I watch people serve, pray, encourage, and support the work God ...
Where God Leads, Peace Follows
One of the quietest—but most important—truths in the Christian life is this: God is the One who leads His people where they need to be. Psalm 23:1 says the Lord is our Shepherd, and shepherds ...
If God Is Real, Why Does the World Hurt So Much?
That’s one of the hardest questions anyone can ask — and one of the most important ones to answer honestly. If God is real… if God is good… then why does He let bad things ...
Are You 100% Sure You’d Go to Heaven?
Let’s just be real. Most people don’t think about dying until it’s staring them in the face. We plan for everything else — vacations, retirement, kids’ college — but we dodge the one guaranteed appointment ...
Praying in the Spirit
What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
There’s a phrase that circulates often among believers—“praying in the Spirit.” For some, it’s a deeply personal way to describe a connection with God during prayer. For others, ...
When Ministry Becomes Me-istry
There’s something happening in the modern church that we don’t like to talk about, but I think it’s time we do. Somewhere along the way, ministry drifted into something it was never meant to be. ...
How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Just read the Bible like any other book. Start at the beginning and read to the end.” It sounds simple enough, but that’s not always the best advice. The Bible ...
When Truth Becomes Opinion and Opinion Becomes Doctrine
You ever notice how Christians can fight harder with each other than with the devil? We’ll argue for hours over stuff that won’t save anybody. Why? Because we’ve blurred the line between what God said ...
When God Steps In—and When We Step in the Way
Sometimes life brings a moment so unexplainable that the only conclusion you can draw is that God Himself intervened. The diagnosis changes. The accident is avoided. The bill gets paid in the very last hour. ...
Christianity Wasn’t Meant to Be Easy
Ephesians 5:11 says, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” That’s not just Paul writing to the Ephesian church two thousand years ago—it’s God speaking directly into what we ...
Shepherds Don’t Clock Out
A church deserves a pastor who will serve, not just preach and collect a paycheck. Real ministry happens in the trenches with people, not just behind a pulpit. The role of a pastor has never ...
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you
We live in a world boiling over with hate, division, and frustration. Scroll through your news feed, and you’ll see it—anger everywhere, hopelessness on display, and a growing lostness that’s breaking families, communities, and even ...
Ain’t Man’s Call
There’s a dangerous trend happening in pulpits today. And because I’m new to the pulpit myself, I watch a lot of preachers—some who inspire me and others who make me step back and shake my ...
Quit Listening to Predictions — Be Ready for the King
Some self-proclaimed "prophets" have been posting for weeks that the rapture would happen on September 23 and 24 (today and tomorrow). And here we are — still here. Why? Because the Bible already told us ...
Why We Must Speak His Name
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Vice President JD Vance made a striking confession: “I was telling somebody backstage that I always felt a little uncomfortable talking about my faith in public as much as I ...
Rumors, Reels, and the Death of Discernment
Remember back before the internet? People could dislike someone they’d never even met—based on nothing more than a rumor. Somebody would whisper, “I heard he said this…” or “She did that…” and suddenly a whole ...
When Hatred Becomes Headlines: A Call for Awakening
Another tragedy has shaken our nation. This time, in Minneapolis, where a school—intended to be a place of learning, safety, and innocence—became the site of hatred and horror. Children’s lives were taken, families devastated, and ...
Magic show at a church?
Whenever the word “magic” comes up, people often jump straight to thoughts of sorcery, witchcraft, or the occult — the very things Scripture condemns. Deuteronomy 18:10–12 makes it clear that practices like divination, fortune telling, ...
ME Time vs. HIS Time: What’s Really Lost When We Skip Church?
It’s Sunday morning. The alarm goes off and the thoughts start racing.“I worked all week. I gave up part of my Saturday for a community event. Don’t I deserve one day for me?”
The temptation is ...
What Makes a Church a Church
Why do people go to church? For some, it’s habit. For others, it’s social connection. Some go because they like the music, or the programs for their kids, or because Grandma would be upset if ...
Why Did He Create Us? This World Stinks.
I was driving home a couple of weeks ago, weighed down by frustration, when I did what I often do—I started speaking to God. The words came out almost unfiltered: “God, this world stinks. It’s ...
God’s in Control—But That’s No Excuse to Do Nothing
This week I had a conversation with a man who asked me two questions that were both logical and fair. He wasn’t trying to argue—he was genuinely curious. And honestly, I’ve heard both before, just ...
When God Says Move… and When God Says Stay
A little over a year ago, my wife and I walked into Northern Light Church on a Sunday morning. There were four people sitting in the pews, plus the pastor’s family. On the surface, it ...
Why Do So Many Believe? A Reality Check You Can’t Ignore
I was doing some research recently and came across the latest Religious Landscape Study (fielded from July 2023 to March 2024). According to the study, 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christians. Compare that to ...
Why Did God Create Me?
Tonight didn’t go the way I expected. Before I headed over to the Lion’s Den, I ended up in an argument that weighed heavy on me. Even while I delivered the message, it was still ...
The Earth Is Shaking—and We’re Not Listening
These are some of today's headlines:
“Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as next tsunami warning threat eyes California coast.”“One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded strikes off coast of Russia.”“Tsunami hits Japan’s coast following Russian earthquake.”
Do you ...
Borders, Bibles, and Basic Sense
Oh, here we go again — another round of “Jesus would never…” You’ve heard it: “Jesus would never support deportation! Jesus was all about love! If He were here today, He’d be standing at the ...
True Worshipers vs. Mere Churchgoers: The Hard Truth Some Don’t Want to Admit
For me, getting called to the pulpit was as much a shock as it was to anyone else. I never saw myself as a polished, Solomon-type leader—no, I believe God called a Paul. Someone who ...
Super Christians? No Thanks. The Holy Spirit Doesn’t Play Favorites.
Alright… let’s get real about something that drives me crazy—and should drive you crazy too: this toxic idea floating around Christian circles that there are two kinds of believers out there…The “regular Christians” (you know… ...
Breath in Your Lungs? Then You Still Have Purpose.
Look — it’s impossible to look around at this world and not see that God is the great designer. Just stop and think about it: from the complexity of your own body to the vastness ...
Why Would I Send My Kids to VBS? We Don’t Even Go to Church.
It’s a fair question.If your family doesn’t attend church regularly—or at all—you might wonder why a church program like Vacation Bible School (VBS) would be worth your time.
But here’s the honest truth: VBS isn’t just ...
The Pleasure of Tearing Others Down
There’s a certain kind of person who walks into a room and brings the temperature down. Not because they’re cold—but because their presence sucks the warmth out of any space. Or their presence online is ...
God Isn’t Your Banker—Stop Tithing Like He Owes You
There’s something that needs to be said, and I’m going to say it plainly:
If your understanding of giving is based on the idea that “if I give, God has to bless me,” you don’t have ...
You Can’t Have Both
I read something recently that caught my attention. It was a fictional dialogue between an athlete and a coach. The athlete wrestled with the pressure of discipline, asking whether it would really hurt to loosen ...
Closed on Sundays: A Business Decision, A Faith Commitment
Two years ago, I made a decision that cost me money.
As the owner of Scotteez Apparel—a custom printing business in a small, tourist-driven town—Sundays were prime time. Tourists show up. Out-of-towners wandered into shops. And ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 10
When People Are Lost and Spiritually Dead
Look around and you’ll see it. People chasing meaning, yet feeling empty. People living for pleasure, yet feeling hollow. People appearing alive on the outside, yet dead on the ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 9
When Injustice and Violence Fill the Streets
We see it everywhere. Violence in our cities. Injustice in our systems. Anger boiling over into chaos. People marching, shouting, and sometimes destroying — convinced that vengeance will fix ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 8
When Churches Become More About Show Than Spirit
The lights are bright. The music is loud. The programs are polished. From the outside, some churches today look more like entertainment venues than houses of worship. It’s ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 7
When People Are Overwhelmed by Anxiety and Fear
Fear is everywhere today. Fear of the future. Fear of disease. Fear of failure. Fear of losing control. Anxiety has become a silent epidemic, gripping hearts and minds ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 6
When People Are Consumed by Wealth and Success
Our world loves winners. From business to sports, from social media to personal finances, success is the measuring stick. More money, bigger homes, nicer cars, greater influence — ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 5
When Sexual Sin and Identity Issues Confuse Society
We are living in a time of deep confusion. Sexual boundaries are blurred. Identity has become whatever a person claims it to be. What once was clear and ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 4
When Pride and Selfishness Rule Hearts
Everywhere you look, pride is running the show. People crave recognition. Self-promotion is normal. Entire platforms are built around broadcasting ourselves to the world. And selfishness? That’s almost celebrated. “Look ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 3
When Cancel Culture and Social Shaming Dominate
It’s everywhere now. Say the wrong thing, hold the wrong view, make a mistake — and society is ready to cancel you. Careers end. Relationships shatter. People are judged ...
WHEN THE CHURCH STAYS INSIDE, THE WORLD STAYS LOST
Last night during our Wednesday Wisdom Bible study, something hit me so hard I couldn’t help but speak on it right then and there. It wasn’t part of the lesson. It wasn’t planned. But it ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 2
When the Poor and Oppressed Cry Out
Poverty and oppression are everywhere. Homelessness in the streets. Families struggling to put food on the table. Single mothers stretched to the breaking point. Entire communities stuck in cycles ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 1
When People Are Divided by Politics and Culture Wars
If you’ve watched the news, scrolled through social media, or even sat at a family table lately… you already know. People are divided. Not quietly either. Loud, ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — 10-Part Blog Series
Last night, I sat down and watched the movie What Would Jesus Do. It’s not the newest film. It’s not packed with special effects or Hollywood flair. But the simplicity of the message hit me ...
The Church Defined According to The Book of Acts
What it is... and what it’s not.
When people today talk about “church,” it’s amazing how many definitions and ideas come to the surface. For some, it’s a building. For others, it’s an organization, a denomination, ...
Why We Trust The Bible
When people talk about faith, they often make it sound like a leap into the dark. But when it comes to the Bible, believing isn’t blind — it’s built on a mountain of evidence. The ...
The Silence Between the Suffering and the Resurrection: When God Feels Quiet
Saturday. The in-between.It’s the day most people skip right over. Good Friday grabs our attention with its darkness, its brutality, and its impossible love. Easter Sunday bursts forth with light and life and victory. But ...
The Pursuit of Purpose Over the Pursuit of Worldly Gain (By Someone Who’s Tired of the Smoke and Mirrors
Let’s cut through the nonsense.
You ever feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed” to do—climbing ladders, chasing dreams, filling your cart with all the shiny things—and yet there’s this nagging emptiness that just won’t quit? ...
What is happening in our World
Resources to get a full glimpse into the devastions occurring around the world.
Natural Disasters
1. Earthquakes
USGS Earthquake Map: Real-time global earthquake monitoring.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
2. Severe Weather
NOAA (National Weather Service): Real-time updates on storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.https://www.weather.gov/
Tropical Storm Risk ...
What is happening in our World
Resources to get a full glimpse into the devastions occurring around the world.
Natural Disasters
1. Earthquakes
USGS Earthquake Map: Real-time global earthquake monitoring.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
2. Severe Weather
NOAA (National Weather Service): Real-time updates on storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.https://www.weather.gov/
Tropical Storm Risk ...
The Blood of Jesus: More than a Christian Slogan
“The blood of Jesus.” We’ve all heard it. If you’ve spent any time in a church, you’ve sung it, prayed it, and nodded along when someone said it was powerful. But let’s be honest: when ...
Who Are You to Judge? Recognizing God’s Authority Over Salvation
In a world where opinions are plentiful, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who, with misplaced confidence, declare who is or isn’t saved. Such statements are often made in response to doctrinal disagreements, cultural differences, ...
Why Don’t We Let God Handle It? Merry Christmas!
You know, I’ve been thinking about something lately. Every year, like clockwork, some self-appointed holiness referees show up with their whistle, blowing foul on Christmas. You’ve seen them. Much like the one I shared here. ...
When Church Doors Become Gateways to Judgment
In countless churches today, there’s an unwritten rulebook that might as well be chiseled into the church walls: Who's in, who's out. It's a modern-day Pharisee checklist that Jesus never signed off on.
"Divorced? Sorry, pal, ...
What Keeps Me Up at Night
There’s something about following Jesus with a repentant heart that changes everything. It’s like a light switches on, and suddenly you see life differently. Things that once seemed so important lose their shine, and things ...
Are You Truly Born Again? I Thought I Was.
Have you ever thought you were on the right path, only to realize later that you were heading in the wrong direction? That was my story. For most of my life, I thought I understood ...
Jesus: More than the “He Get’s Us” Meme
The current cultural landscape has given rise to an attempt to make Jesus "relatable" in ways that are not only misleading but deeply troubling. A prime example is the "He Gets Us" campaign, which markets ...
The Simplicity of Living Out God’s Works
In Ephesians 2:10, Paul tells us, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Think about that for a second. God ...
Examination of Conscience for Adults Based on the Ten Commandments and The Greatest Commandment
I seen an ad for a free download for something called a questionnaire for kids regarding the Ten Commandments. As I am reading I'm thinking to myself how can we adults question a child's actions ...
Repent and Believe
When you hear someone say, “I accepted Jesus into my heart,” what do you think? Maybe you applaud the sentiment. Maybe it brings a tear to your eye. But here’s the thing: the Bible doesn’t ...
Cutting Ties Over Differences Defies God’s Design
In a world increasingly marked by division, it’s no surprise that advice encouraging isolation has taken root in our culture. Recently, on MSNBC, a Yale psychiatrist suggested that people should sever ties with family members ...
If the Bible Were Man-Made, It Wouldn’t Challenge Us
If the Bible was something people made up, it wouldn’t be telling us to deny ourselves, sacrifice, forgive the people who hurt us, or keep purity in a world overflowing with lust. That’s right—it’d be ...
Trusting God Amid Uncertainty
In our most challenging seasons, we often wonder why God leads us into deep, turbulent waters. Like the Psalmist in Psalm 69:1-2, we may cry out, "Save me, O God, for the waters have come ...
Victory Without Pride: Recognizing God in Our Successes
The recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has brought joy and a renewed sense of hope to many who feel that his leadership aligns more closely with biblical ...
God’s Victory: When Policy Wins Over Personality
There’s a tendency we all have to get caught up in personalities—charisma, charm, and even flaws and shortcomings. We look at leaders and often see them for their human traits rather than the bigger picture ...
Silence the Lies: Turn Off the Noise, Tune Into Truth
People, we’ve got to wake up. It seems everyone’s talking, but hardly anyone’s listening. We live in a world drowning in narratives, agendas, and opinions. We’ve got celebrities, politicians, influencers, and talking heads all telling ...
Praying for Our Leaders in Faith and Trust
As election season gets underway, people are fired up. Some are worried, some are hopeful, and a whole lot are ready to see their candidates win. But as Christians, we need to pause for a ...
The Walking Dead: A Reflection on a World Without God
You’ll often hear some say that Christians shouldn’t watch this or listen to that, but I believe it’s a bit more personal than that. God knows our intent and sees our hearts. I personally enjoy ...
Who’s Really Raising Prices? The Impact of Presidential Decisions
You’ve probably heard people say, “The president doesn’t control the price of eggs, gas, or utilities.” That’s the kind of oversimplified nonsense that completely ignores how leadership impacts the economy. While the president doesn’t set ...
Are you at the wrong rally?
You might’ve heard the recent news: At a recent Harris rally, a young man boldly declared “Jesus is Lord.” Now, if there’s ever been a statement of truth that can stand the test of time, ...
A Nation Built on Moral Responsibility
Let’s get straight to it—freedom isn’t free. And it sure isn’t possible without moral responsibility. When the Founding Fathers sat down to hammer out the framework for this nation, they didn’t just pull their ideas ...
Is God’s Truth Just Science Fiction?
Ever wonder why some of the core truths of Christianity—God being with us, the power of prayer, the existence of heaven and hell, and the fact that our soul lives beyond this life—feel like the ...
What Do the “End Times” Mean?
If you’ve spent any time in the Bible, you’ve come across warnings, prophecies, and promises about the “end times.” Now, if you’re new to this, you might be scratching your head, wondering what exactly the ...
Deliberate Faith
“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” That powerful quote by Oswald Chambers resonated with me when I read it on Facebook this morning, ...
God’s Design: The Path to a Blessed Relationship
Here’s the truth, plain and simple: God has a design for our relationships, and when we step outside of it, we invite chaos into our lives. The world may tell you that love is all ...
God’s Law: More Than Religion
When I think about the Ten Commandments, just like most of you, I realize how guilty I am of breaking every single one of them. I’m not standing here acting like I’ve got it all ...
If You Need Wisdom Ask God
The message at church today was a reflection of what I pray about daily. The pastor talked about being teachable, focusing on Psalm 119:33-40. As he spoke, he mentioned James 1:5, and it brought me ...
Biblical Prophecy Unfolding Before Our Eyes
Let’s not sugarcoat it: look around you. The world is in chaos. Natural disasters are happening left and right—hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, you name it. And it’s not just that they’re happening; it’s that they’re ...
Righteous Judgment: Discernment Without Condemnation
Many people love to say, “The Bible says not to judge,” as if that’s the end of the discussion. But what does the Bible actually say about judgment? It’s true that Scripture warns against certain ...
Stop Condemning Others and Start Guiding Others
Recently, a concerned fellow Christian reached out to me about my participation in Halloween festivities, questioning how this aligns with my faith. Her message was sincere and rooted in a desire to follow God’s Word, ...
Faith in Action
Faith isn’t just a thought you keep in your head or something you only talk about on Sunday mornings. It's real. It’s raw. It’s something that shows up in your life in ways that make ...
God’s Love is Bigger Than Your Past
We hear stories every day about people hitting rock bottom. Maybe it's that young guy who had every opportunity laid out before him—good family, education, a stable job—but he threw it all away for a ...
Finding My Connection with God
When we talk about our relationship with God, it's easy to picture a traditional path—quiet time spent in prayer, raising hands during worship music, and joining hands in a community of believers. But for some ...
The Small but Mighty Israel: Proof That the Bible Is More Than Just a “Dusty Old Book”
Isn’t it just crazy how one tiny speck of land—Israel—has been at the center of the world’s attention for thousands of years? Let’s put this into perspective: the total landmass of the planet is approximately ...
You Don’t Know Everything, So Don’t You Owe It to Yourself to Find Out the Truth?
Let’s get right to the point: nobody knows everything. I don’t, you don’t, and none of the "experts" out there do either. So, if we can admit that, we also have to admit that there’s ...
Are You a Sunday Clock Puncher?
Are you a Sunday clock puncher? You know what I mean. Are you that person who strolls into church, punches your spiritual timecard, sits through the service, maybe throws a few bucks in the offering ...
The Church We Love… But What About Loving God?
We’ve got a problem. You might have noticed it, but maybe you didn’t want to say it out loud. We’ve raised a generation of people who love church, but somehow, they’ve missed the point of ...
Debate Time: Sound Judgment or Emotional Influence?
Tonight, as we sit down to watch the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz, it's hard not to let our personal experiences color how we see things. I've been a small business owner for ...
Too Late to Mold, Never Too Late to Lead
Guiding Grown Kids Toward Truth
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences life has to offer. I think back to the early days of raising my kids and remember how simple it all ...
No More Missed Opportunities
Finding Courage to Share Your Faith in Every Moment
We’ve all been there. You know, those moments when we feel a nudge in our spirit, a tug on our heart to say something that matters. But ...
Why God?
You’ve probably wondered it yourself: “Why, God?” Maybe it came during a moment of loss or when facing something senseless and cruel. We see disasters happen, wars break out, and lives shattered in an instant. ...
Unshakeable Hope
Hope—what a word! We throw it around all the time. "I hope it doesn’t rain," "I hope my team wins," "I hope this sermon doesn’t go on forever." But what does hope really mean? Why ...
Why “You do You” Doesn’t Fly!
So, where do our ideas of right and wrong come from? Why do we believe some things are inherently good while others are evil? If you pay attention to society, you’ll hear people talking about ...