In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling…

The Advent season, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth, is deeply rooted in the hope and worship that define the Christian faith…

Spiritual disciplines are not about earning God's favor but about positioning ourselves to experience His transforming work.

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…

As parents and caregivers, we often find ourselves in a tug-of-war with our children. We want to impart wisdom, but sometimes our messages fall on deaf ears. How can we communicate effectively so that our children truly listen? Let’s explore some practical steps to bridge the communication gap…

In the intricate tapestry of the human experience, there exists a profound narrative of redemption and grace—a narrative vividly portrayed in the life of Peter, one of Jesus Christ's closest disciples…

Greetings, fellow disciples! Go with me on a journey through some ideas around the practice of Christian discipleship, guided by the timeless wisdom encapsulated in II Timothy 2:15

As we gather in the warmth of our homes, sipping hot cocoa and bundled in cozy blankets, let’s take a moment to reflect on the recent extreme cold weather experienced by our friends across Alaska…

The first week of Advent, known as Hope Week, invites us to reflect on the world's current state and the longing for a savior. As we witness darkness and despair around us, we are reminded of the profound darkness that enveloped humanity before Christ's arrival…

There are curious things that occur each year in Alaska when the sun begins to warm the Arctic earth again and the snow that carpets the ground returns to its watery depths. Oh, I suppose it isn’t entirely unique to Alaska, but we all like to live within our own little worldview to some extent, now don’t we?

The Enemy wants you to believe his lies about who and what you are. He whispers these lies in the caverns of your mind. He screams these lies through the voices of this world. Too often, these lies obscure God’s truth. He loves you. He adores you. He treasures you…