I’ve been a social media “friend” of a man named Carlos Whittaker since before he was famous and a celebrated speaker and author. I’ve struggled with the words to say throughout the recent political season and the events that culminated in the election on November 5th. I used to be a rabid political consumer and regurgitator, but somewhere along the way…

Service is humbly giving of ourselves and expecting nothing in return. Through practicing the spiritual discipline of service, we can become humble before God; our human pride and arrogance are stripped away…

In this season of Thanksgiving, we are drawn to reflect on gratitude and the blessings that fill our lives. I Chronicles 16:34 captures this spirit beautifully…

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 (ESV)

 As the verse above states, one of the primary goals of the disciple is to put the self to death so that Christ may live in and through him or her…

Prayer is a deeply personal and powerful practice that connects us with God. In Matthew 6, Jesus offers profound guidance on how to approach prayer…

In order to be successful at golf, one must become proficient in the use of a dozen or more clubs, their stance, club grip, and ability to read the green…

Karen and I have been doing much work outside in our yard, this summer. Some of that is a result of last year’s very rainy July - Forever weather, which kept us from doing much. Some of the work stems from jobs that have simply been left undone, neglected, put-off, and avoided…

Guiding our children toward successful adulthood involves more than legal age milestones. Let’s explore what true success looks like for our adult children…

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in shaping our children’s worldview. Recent research by George Barna reveals that children begin developing their worldview as early as 15 months old. Unfortunately, many parents have overlooked this critical phase of spiritual formation…

Children’s ministry holds a vital place in the life and mission of the church. Guided by the words of Jesus in Matthew 19:14, this ministry underscores the necessity of nurturing and valuing children within the faith community…