The Blog
Speaking of Happiness
God is extremely concerned with our happiness. But true happiness can only come on His terms, not ours.
Simple Faith
Faith is a conscientious act. Christian faith is defined by the Bible. And I should live out that spiritual reality in my life every day through my simple obedience.
Whose Agenda
it’s not that God does not want to bless us. It’s not that God does not want us to experience the good things of this world. It’s not that God does not want us to gain wisdom. He does! It’s just that God wants us to experience the goodness and the blessings of life as we pursue His purpose in this world—as we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.
Heart Surgery
We need God to remove the heart of stone that is in us. Our hearts become calloused and hardened whenever we seek first the things of this world. … We need God to put a new heart of flesh in us, one that beats with the blood of Christ pumping through its ventricles. … Without God performing His surgery on our hearts, we cannot be His people, and He will not be our God.
My Bucket List
What we do out there is not “niche” or “exotic” or “harsh.” It’s just doing church.
The Wedding Banquet
If the fact of Jesus Christ returning is not shaping our worldview and the priorities of our lives, can we say that we will be “dressed in wedding clothes” when Jesus suddenly comes?