Conflict is everywhere. Just think of the classic fight in marriage: My wife says the dreaded words: “What do you want for dinner?” “I’m not picky, what do you want?” She shrugs. “I don’t care. You decide.” So I take…
We’re overloaded with advice, living in the golden age of gurus. Today, there are over 4 million podcasts, and YouTube gets 20 million new videos uploaded every day! Now add all of the other social media platforms that consume our…
Words are small. In the sea of noise around you, a word appears insignificant. But don’t be fooled. Words are powerful. Words create worlds, and destroy them. They encourage or cripple. Words spring forth truth, love, blessings, wisdom, and beauty….
Have you ever met a Zombie Christian? I’m not talking about zombies like in the horror movies. I mean, somebody who has the appearance of spiritual life (goes to church, knows the Bible, believes in Jesus) but they’re actually full…
Let’s talk about the sin that most pastors happily commit. They aren’t hiding it. Some even celebrate it. I’ve seen it while serving in many churches across the country. But to understand why it happens, I need to tell you…
Is faith in God reasonable? I’m going to walk through five classical arguments for the existence of God, that show why faith is reasonable and answers the fundamental questions of life in ways that a godless worldview simply cannot. These…
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…