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.
I am Barabbas
It was the week of Jesus’ death. During a sham of a trial, he stood before Pontius Pilate accused of crimes he didn’t commit,…
Forgiveness doesn’t count
Jesus told a parable that purposely made no economic sense. A lesson about forgiving grace that can’t be calculated like a day’s wages. Forgiveness…
Jesus sets you free
In 1863 an escaped slave named Gordon appeared in Baton Rouge with the scent of onions on his skin. He had been running from…
No matter what
I’ve had this repetitive thought in my mind lately. It’s a question, really. It shows up every time I say “I’m so blessed” in…
I serve
If your life had a motto, what would it be? Here’s a better question. Would the motto you give your own life match the…
Pass the salt, please
“You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13). Normally when someone looks at you and says, “You’re being a little salty,” it’s not…
Are you ready for the minefield?
When you reached over to turn off the alarm this morning, did you hesitantly place one bare foot on the floor and then the…
Unchain my soul
I am yearning to be free. I am yearning for a better society, and I think we could have one if we all wanted…
The joy of forgiveness
“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my…
Don’t despise ordinary things
I almost got depressed the other day in church. As I was preaching, I said, “After six years as your pastor, I have preached…
A mission that’s worth it!
Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations . . . and surely I am with you always, to the very end of…
Risk factor
“I’m not judging you; I’m just sayin’ . . .” is a trendy, risk-adverse attempt to vent one’s opinion without the added bonus of…