The story of the Tortoise and the Hare is one most of us learned as children. The Hare was confident in his speed and had no problem telling everyone about it. “I have never yet been beaten,” he boasted. “When I put forth my full speed, I challenge anyone here to race with me.” The [...]
9. Get a Grip on Desire There’s a quiet lie we often believe: “If I just had this one more thing, I’d feel better.”But desire, when left unchecked, doesn’t soothe the soul; it enslaves it. That late-night purchase, the “treat yourself” moment, or the rush of clicking buy now all promise relief. But soon [...]
Before marriage, romance often seems easy. Without kids, financial pressures, and annoying habits, keeping the spark alive feels effortless. But after marriage, spouses often stop courting and take one another for granted. If you and your mate have grown distant, rarely communicate on an intimate level, or spend more time with your children or friends [...]
If there was one thing you could do with your life, what would that one thing be? Surveys tell us that tens of millions of people--nearly half of all adults--admit they are still seeking to understand the meaning and ultimate purpose of their lives. Here are 10 things to consider to help determine God’s purpose [...]
Have you ever written or thought about writing your life’s mission statement? If you had to share your purpose statement in 30 seconds, could you state it with great clarity? A few years ago, I completed the Blueprint for Life study in a small group. One of the exercises was to create a personal mission [...]
Luke 17:11-19 says, “It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ Taking a good look at them, [...]
It is not too early to start thinking about goals for 2026. There are a lot of things you could do in 2026. You could get out of debt, get married, save up for vacation, or pursue a dream. While there are a lot of things you could do, what is the one thing [...]
Over the last couple years, I have written several messages challenging you to read God’s Word every day and I shared the concept of choosing a time, place, and plan for Bible study. Time. Choose a time during the day when you will spend time in God’s Word. One of the most important decisions you [...]
What do you think is the primary reason for health and longevity? It may be a surprise, but it’s not genetics, exercise, or nutrition. Instead, studies from the scientific field of psychoneuroimmunology reveal that for the average person, it’s their thought life. Wow! No wonder the Bible has so much to say about what we [...]
Imagine this morning that we are sitting at Starbucks and enjoying a cup of coffee with each other. During our time, we decide to be transparent and vulnerable with each other and answer the question, "How is this year going for you? How would you describe 2024?" I listened intently as you describe your year. [...]
