There’s an old story about a church looking for a new pastor. They brought in a few candidates to interview and preach a sermon, and one of the pastors stood out far above the rest. His sermon was powerful. They…
I have a problem that you probably have too. I’m guilty of talking too much too often, and it gets me in trouble. My kids start telling me about their day at school, and I immediately jump in and start…
You promised, “Never Again,” and then you did it again. Here is why white-knuckled willpower alone will never be enough to overcome temptation. If you are caught in the horrible cycle of temptation, sin, and shame, it can feel impossible…
We have more information today than any generation in history. In ancient times, you had to cross oceans or climb mountains to find an expert teacher. But today, you have all the world’s knowledge in your pocket. So why are…
Life is filled with all kinds of trials: pain, suffering, loss, rejection, persecution, injustice… the list could go on. It’s not a question of if you will face a trial, but when. So how can we have a happy and…
The claim that Jesus rose from the dead is the foundation of Christianity. If the resurrection is true, nothing matters more. If false, Christianity is a massive waste of time. He is either the risen Son of God, deserving worship,…
Nike set the social media world on fire this week by releasing a new ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick as the poster boy. It’s simply a closeup, black and white shot of Kaepernick’s face with the statement, “Believe in something….
In March, Forbes came out with their 2018 list of the richest people in the world, and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, dethroned Bill Gates as the wealthiest man in the world with a net worth of 112 billion…
I got an iPhone 5 for free! I was perfectly happy with my iPhone 4 until I saw the 5. I wanted it bad, but my rational side said “Your phone works fine. Save your money.” Sadly, I had to…