Living My Faith
I believe in Jesus as my Savior! So, now what? Learn more about how you’re completely changed through the work of Jesus and what that means for your everyday life.
Tap into your willpower
“Habits eat willpower for breakfast.”—John Ortberg I was 33 years old when I completely gave up on the concept of New Year’s resolutions. I…
Christian resolutions
Did you know January was named after the Roman god Janus? Janus had two faces, one looking backward and the other forward, which is…
Just an ordinary year
I thought I would do a retrospective on the past year. Here is my checklist for this year in review. Did I get some…
Evidence of the Spirit: Goodness
“Sincerity is the main thing. Once you’ve learned how to fake that, you’ve got it made.” I laughed at those words on a poster…
Jesus’ little friend
Jesus’ disciples on occasion were a little too full of themselves. Jesus was a child magnet—they loved his tone and presence—but the disciples viewed…
Great joy for all people
Are you ever shocked by the shepherds in the Christmas history? When you see those staff-grasping men around the manger, do you gasp? When…
The source of Christmas joy
If you had to describe Christmas with an emoji, what would it be—the red angry face, the blue tearful face, or the yellow smiling…
At the manger
It’s that time of year when we enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations neighbors have displayed in their yards. I particularly love any outdoor…
When I grow up
“When I grow up, I want to be weak and scrawny!” Nobody would ever say that! We don’t want any part of our lives…
Christmas is a time to think
Have you ever heard of Sakichi Toyoda? He was the father of the man who became famous for his car company. Sakichi himself was…
Christmas is a time to smile
I have a pet peeve with most nativity sets. Some pastors are bothered by the wise men around the manger, since they technically didn’t…
E is for empathy
If you’re a young adult wrestling with the idea of going to church and attaching yourself to organized religion, I want you to know…