So we need to decide, “How do I take what God has given me and glorify Him?” Is it through my gifting? Is it through my finances? Is it through my time? What has God given you that is unique to you? There may be a reason why you have that gift.  Read More

Are we like that with God? Do we want Him to just be all about us? In our twisted version of God, do we really just want Him to give us our every desire and shut his mouth so He can focus on what we’re saying? I don’t think that’s how God works, and I don’t want Him to.  Read More

There was an artistic hand involved in the creation of everything around me. There was an intrinsic beauty that couldn't be explained by a big bang or random evolution. I was in the midst of a masterpiece created by the Master Himself.  Read More

God is a provider. He makes sure our NEEDS are met. We just need to trust him. It's so easy to see what's going on in our lives and think that God just isn't there. Let me assure you. God is there. He's never left.   Read More

Jesus understands the human mind. He was human. He understands how easy it can be to get distracted. He knows how hard it is to keep focus when there's a whole lot of crazy going on around us. He also knows that His Father deserves our attention. All of it.   Read More

As disciples of Christ, it's beyond important for us to slow down and simply be quiet. Finding times throughout our days and weeks can be difficult, but they are needed. We need to tune out the noise and focus on God.  Read More

When we fast, we are unlocking shackles that tell us we need our food at all times, on all occasions. We’ve convinced ourselves that our slave owners aren’t real, and we are just fine where we are. Fasting says otherwise.  Read More

One of my favorite movie trilogies growing up was the Karate Kid. I always loved watching Daniel Larusso overcome the odds. He was the epitome of the underdog. He was gangly, awkward, and had a short fuse. He always doubted himself, and it was always Mr. Miyagi that would bring Daniel around to what he was actually capable of. In the Karate Kid 2, Daniel had traveled to Okinawa to help Mr. Miyagi ...  Read More

Every day we are exposed to innumerable images, sounds, and thoughts that are in direct competition with what God wants for us. Fasting allows us to shut down that noise and focus on something better. Removing the need for food forces us to depend on something else to get us through the day.  Read More

A common misconception about fasting is the idea that we just don’t eat. That’s only part of the equation. When we fast, we need to take that time when we would normally be eating and commit it, intentionally, to God. Otherwise, we’re just starving ourselves with no purpose.   Read More

It’s a way to get clarity when seeking Wisdom from God. We remove all other needs and place them in God’s hands so that we can better discern what His will is for us.   Read More

Is it possible that the greatest form of worship we can offer God is our obedience? Maybe true worship happens when we do it on the days we just aren’t feeling it. Maybe it’s in our low points when our willingness to do something overshadows our desire to.  Read More

The Sabbath is probably the most ignored commandment in the Bible. That in itself is crazy when you consider that this command (notice, it’s not a suggestion) comes BEFORE honoring your father and mother, murder, stealing, committing adultery, coveting, and bearing false witness.  Read More

When our children see that our lives are a worship service to God, that we value our faith 24/7/365, they’ll take on that value.  Read More

If we are offering our bodies, it’s kind of a given that everything we do matters when it comes to our worship, but God seems to really have an interest in how we work. There is a correlation between holiness and our work ethic throughout the Bible.  Read More

Notice that there is no mention of music there. Does that mean music can’t be worship? Absolutely not! We can worship through music, but that’s not the point of that scripture. Paul is saying here that our worship is something we live out through the constant growth of our faith.  Read More

No matter how difficult the situation or how bleak the future looks, God’s Word is there to encourage you to move forward without fear or anxiousness. We have a good Father who wants the best for us, and He wants us to know that He loves us and has our back.  Read More

Genuine truth can be a hard pill to swallow for many, especially in today’s world. This actually brings us together. When we are one with the Word, we are one with each other.  Read More

God’s Word convicts us and shows us who we are and how we should live. That shouldn’t scare us or discourage us. Instead, we should use God’s conviction as a motivator to better things.   Read More

True, wise guidance can be a mirror, and God’s Word is the same. In reading Scripture we can get a glimpse into who we really are, and that view isn’t always pretty….but it’s necessary.  Read More

Through faith we trust that God is who He says He is. Through that same faith we can believe that God’s Word is the inspired Word of God and is therefore true and trustworthy.  Read More

God isn’t just our “God.” He’s also our Father, and fathers want what is best for their children. There are just some things that we cannot do for ourselves, and we genuinely need supernatural intervention.  Read More

We shouldn’t go to God in a selfish manner, acting like He’s some kind of supernatural Santa Claus. A thankful heart leads to joy. A selfish heart leads to anxiety, frustration, and discontent.  Read More

If it’s so important to confess sin to one another, then how much more important is it that we confess our sins to God? Now I know you may be thinking, “God already knows everything. Why would I have to confess to Him, when He already knows?” The truth is, He demands it.   Read More