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God is Calling You…You Little Weirdo
Ever wonder if God can actually use someone like you? Do you think you’re too weird, or not cool enough for God to use you for something great? I don’t think you’re alone, but I do think you’re weird — and that’s a good thing. God uses weird people in the Kingdom all...
7 Things Every Pastor Loves To Hear
Pastor appreciation can sometimes be superficial. We often think we have to "do something special" in order for the pastor to understand they are appreciated. As a pastor myself, I won't turn down baked goods or a restaurant gift card, but I've come to learn that...
What the Church Should Be About
We — are — the — Church. It’s pretty simple, but challenging to actually live out. We know ‘believers’ make up the Church and we know the ‘building’ is just a building. In practice, however, there seems to be a disconnect between what we know and how we act. We say...
Rainbows, Grace & Promises
When I see a rainbow, I’m amazed each time. How could something so beautiful come from reflecting light through rain drops? Basic science collides with breath-taking wonder. In recent years, the rainbow has been connected with the LGBTQ community. It is certainly the...
Where’s God in the Storm?
Our climate is changing, and storms and natural disasters are becoming stronger and more frequent. Many are trying to understand why. I hear some Christians speaking of the 'last days' and God's 'message' to us. I hear scientists screaming about global warming. I hear...
21 Reasons Why God Might Allow ‘Problems’ In Our Lives
We cannot escape problems in this life. They could be painful, stressful, or simply inconvenient. It doesn’t really matter what the problems are — that’s all relative to each person. The question we often ponder, however, is: who causes those problems, and why? Many,...
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit are certainly well-known, but I’m not sure if they are truly sought after. Part of that issue is probably found in the fact that we misunderstand what the Fruit of the Spirit are. The Fruit aren’t just ‘good ideas,’ they are the product of...
REVIEW: All Saints, the Movie
Inspiring stories are great, but inspiring stories based on real life, are powerful. The All Saints movie is just that. It's a true story of how God inspired a pastor with a dream that, not only saved a small local church but, built a thriving faith community...
Writing: Making Learning Stick
In school, writing was necessary. After graduation, writing became an option. At least good writing did. Everyone takes notes from time to time, but do we allow writing to help us in our learning? It always amazes me how much I remember, after...
