Conflict is as old as humanity itself. And, like it or not, it’s a part of every marriage, family, and relationship in our lives. But conflict does not have to be destructive; it can actually be constructive. If done biblically, it can lead to a better place, to mutual understanding, […]

Loving God and loving people are our two greatest callings in life. Doing relationships well is not always easy. We need to pray for these 4 attitudes to be guiding principles on how we do relationships and life. Paul describes these 4 to us in Col 3:1-17: 1.  Set Anchor […]

When I study the relational engagements of Christ I find a reoccurring pattern. Whether it is the woman at the well in John 4, Peter in Mark 16:7, Zacchaeus in Luke 19, or the woman in John 8, Jesus consistently relates to others using what I would call his C.A.R.E. […]

This past Sunday our church family voted overwhelmingly to purchase a new building downtown to expand our work of compassion in our city and county. Jesus has called us to be people of compassion. He said, “They will know you are my disciples if you love.” Jesus himself saw people […]

To every loving parent and grandparent, there is nothing more important in this world than our kids. It was true in Bible days, too. God challenged the Israelites to take the parenting and training of their children seriously. In Deuteronomy 6:4-5 He says: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, […]

As we come off an epic Easter weekend, there is one prayer that I remind myself I want to continuously pray. It is inspired by the words in I Peter 3:18, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was […]

In I Corinthians 15:53-56, Paul states:  “…Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through […]

Paul’s tremendous encouragement in Philippians 4:19 is also the basis of a great prayer to pray. Most of us probably pray this prayer on a regular basis. Paul affirmed confidently: “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Throughout Scripture, the Lord […]

One of the best known scriptures in the entire Bible is the 23rd Psalm. It has been cherished by generation after generation because it talks about God’s heart of devotion to you and me. One great prayer to pray is to simply pray a prayer of gratitude: “Thank you Lord […]

In 2 Chronicles 15:7 we read, “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” Over and over in scripture we see godly men and women praying to God for strength. And over and over we see the faithfulness of the Lord […]