As we begin The Story by Max Lucado, Chapter 1 invites us into the breathtaking opening scene of God’s grand narrative, creation. Before there were people, nations, or even time itself, there was God. Out of...

The better part of this year has been full of challenges for me and my family. As I started thinking about them, it occurred to me that Jesus experienced some of the same challenges....

This morning, I woke up right in time for my favorite part of the day. That first hour of the day, when the house is quiet, the sun is coming up and I can...

I donʻt watch the news anymore. I found itʻs robs me of my joy. Most of the time, this happens because so much of our news is manufactured by the different news agencies, strictly...

“Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” This bit of poetry from Psalm 20 is a lifetime favorite for me, yet I...

Two weeks ago, our family boarded a plane and flew across the country to drop our daughter off at college. What a milestone! As parents, we felt a whirl of emotions, joy, pride, nervousness,...

Some 25 years ago I began my journey in ministry.  Fresh out of college, I was given the responsibility of serving both youth and college students. While I was familiar with youth ministry, campus...

I’m sure that you have probably heard a great deal about our trip to Guatemala. Having gone on several mission trips, I found Guatemala one of my favorites so when the opportunity arose, I jumped...

Some song lyrics are harder to sing than others. Hymns and sacred songs give us language for praise and prayer, but they also serve to inspire, convict, and shape us. An example for me...

What happens when 101 people from one church family step out of their comfort zones, board a plane, and set out to serve? In our case, God showed up in the mountains of Guatemala...