January 3, 2013
In order to grow in our walk with God we must be intentional. Like anything else, spiritual growth does not happen automatically. Paul exhorted Timothy: “exercise […]
January 1, 2013
I am a big believer in spiritual disciplines. I believe that they play a vital role in our spiritual growth and relationship with God. The two […]
December 23, 2012
How important is it that Jesus was born of a virgin? Is this just a “take-it-or-leave-it” detail of the Christmas story, or is it a critical […]
December 21, 2012
It’s true…I am not a big fan of Santa Claus. My wife and I both come from a family background where we did not celebrate the […]
December 18, 2012
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them […]
December 16, 2012
The following five core values are a set of guiding principles, or convictions, that are foundational to who I am and what I want my ministry […]
December 13, 2012
Over the past 10 years I have made several life changing decisions. Marriage, geographic moves, and job changes are some of these big decisions. My family […]
December 10, 2012
Jesus said that we would have the privilege of being guided by His voice: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow […]
December 6, 2012
I believe that a major key to growing in intimacy with God is having a hunger for His presence. The Bible teaches us that God is […]
November 23, 2012
It seems like the fear of the Lord has gone out of style in the modern church. I have heard some say that the fear of […]
November 22, 2012
Today is Thanksgiving, a day that is set aside to give thanks for the many blessings that we enjoy. Giving thanks is an important practice to […]
November 21, 2012
Yesterday, I wrote an article about three books that have affected my life and ministry in powerful ways. Christian books have had a big influence on […]