08 Jan The Lord of Turning the Page
1 Samuel 16:1–3 (ESV) The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided...
29 Nov Don’t Let Tragedy Lead Your Life
I’ve seen it many times over 20 years of Christian ministry. It’s called the tragedy effect. The idea is, when a tragic event happens personally or nationally, it inevitably gives rise to reconnection with God for sleepy believers or even first time connection for skeptics....
31 Oct Rolling in the Deep
The Deep End Podcast / Youtube channel is up and running and I’m very excited about its future. For those of you who may not know, the Deep End is now in its second year and going strong. We have also made some adjustments so...
02 Oct CONFIRMED – Sin Still Stinks, Now What?
You can’t avoid the news about potential Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford so I’ll talk about it here. The thing I mainly take away from this mess is this: It is CONFIRMED – sin still stinks. A lot. First: Let’s begin...
06 Sep Do Your Job In Jesus’ Name
Have you heard about the former Cosby Show Actor that was “Job-Shamed” for being spotted working at Trader Joe’s in New Jersey? His name is Geoffrey Owens and he played Dr. Huxtable’s son-in-law. He was just interviewed on Good Morning America. I was floored by...
21 Aug Why I Don’t Preach Every Weekend
I love preaching God’s Word. But more than that, I just love to hear and experience God’s Word preached whether by myself or another person God has chosen to use. From a very young age, God gifted my life with an intense interest in what...
24 Jul Judgment Free
I remember when John 3:16 used to be visible at almost every Field Goal attempt in football. The days where John 3:16 were known and beloved to most Americans is over. Today the #1 verse Americans love to quote is from Matthew’s Gospel. Of course,...
18 Jul Your Identity is Tethered More to Where You’re Going Than Where You’re From
Are you living in the past? Are you still contemplating all the things that could have been done better if you knew then what you know now? Are you letting what others did to you or those who came before you rent space in your head...