• Grace is the Starting Point – How Should We Respond?

    Right off the bat in Romans, Paul tells us grace is the starting point! The Greek word here translated “grace” is charis and it means a gift, blessing, or favor freely offered by Jesus. God’s grace provides all we need to accomplish His purpose and it has been freely and…

  • How to Stay On Track and Not Blow it!

    Nehemiah got a revival going in Jerusalem, then he returned to his job in Babylon. He figured since the people were so committed, surely they would stay on track. Unfortunately, while he was away things went south. When he came back to Jerusalem to check on things, he discovered they…

  • Choose Your Words Carefully

    Have you ever made a comment or sent a text and immediately wished you could take it back? I have! Then I obsess about it, trying to figure out how to make it better. Should I face it head-on and apologize? Or move on and hope it wasn’t as bad…

  • Regardless of What Happens Next

    If elections teach us anything, it is that we cannot put our hope in any human being. Our candidate may lose and crush our hopes, or he may win and fail to live up to them. After all, he is only human. During the ugliness of this election and the…

  • Flourishing as a Foreigner

    It’s hard to live a life that glorifies God when we’re surrounded by godlessness. The Biblical foundation that once defined American life has been pushed aside. God has been kicked out of the government, out of the schools, and even out of the homes of many people in this nation.…