Making Bad Praise Music Good!

Ever want to sing a catchy praise song but you just can’t do it? Maybe, it’s because the refrain just doesn’t make sense to you. Or perhaps, it’s because you feel that although it’s a good sentiment, you’d be lying if you sang it! We all know the Lord loves our praise. And Scripture commands… Continue reading Making Bad Praise Music Good!

Blessing Your Neighbor by Expanding Your Margins (How To Create a Space for More Than Just You and Your Loved Ones)

Many people think the opposite of love is hate. But I would argue that the opposite of love is indifference. Both love and hate are strong attachments. But indifference means there’s no attachment at all. Indeed, the dictionary defines indifference as “a total lack of interest, concern or sympathy.” Sadly, this describes more and more… Continue reading Blessing Your Neighbor by Expanding Your Margins (How To Create a Space for More Than Just You and Your Loved Ones)

Growing Where You Are Planted

Scripture commands us to love God and love people. We are also called to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves received. This could mean talking to people about Jesus. Or it could mean paying for someone’s coffee or even their cancer treatment. But as a practical matter, how do we do these things? How… Continue reading Growing Where You Are Planted

Freeing Up Quality Time For The Creator of the Universe

Blog Roadmap What Is Prayer Time (What should we use it for) Why We Have No Time To Pray Using Our Daily Routines To Free Up More Quality Time In Our Busy Day What Is Prayer Time? (What should we use it for) First, let’s talk about what prayer time isn’t. Prayer time is not… Continue reading Freeing Up Quality Time For The Creator of the Universe

A Few Bread Crumbs Please (Why We Have No Fruit)

Life is strange. A month ago on the way home from church, you rescued a man from a burning car wreck. Without thinking, you acted on impulse and snatched him from the blazing flames. You just did what you had to do. Then life went on and you never heard from him again. That is,… Continue reading A Few Bread Crumbs Please (Why We Have No Fruit)

Being Stuck In The Desert

(Letter to Helen) I know you’re in despair. And that it appears you will always be in debt, always be unemployed and have never ending depression. This is a lie. I am praying for you. The Lord uses this time to draw you to Him. You can yell at Him, cry at Him, talk to… Continue reading Being Stuck In The Desert