One day I met with my connect group.  It is a group of guys who love Jesus, love the church, and love me.  We talked about issues men deal with, what we are learning in the scripture, the challenges we are facing, and the dreams God has put in our hearts.  We ask hard...

A good number of years ago I was having a really bad day. I can't remember what exactly had happened, but I had come home from church visibly upset and marched straight to our bedroom. Soon after, I heard the tell-tale sons of my toddler son heading towards the room....

Proverbs 18:22 New International Version (NIV) 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good     and receives favor from the Lord. How often to we see the positive traits of our wives? After the honeymoon is over and real life begins, do you see the strengths of your...

'“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.” ' Jeremiah 1:5 (NASB) I've been out of Jeremiah, for a sermon this Sunday.  Jeremiah 1:5 is a very well known and often quoted...

I’m starting to sense it, are you?  Its only mid-February, and the Winter has not really been that harsh in comparison to others, but when it gets above freezing, the sun is out and it warms into the balmy 40’s – people are thinking Spring is not far away!  But like a...

Have you ever noticed there are more things that want your time than there is time for?  As a husband, dad, pastor, and friend, most of the things that want my attention are really good things, even important things. Then there are things that I want to do.  I would...

This weekend my nine-year-old son and I went to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. My son has enjoyed not only Sonic videogames, but also the various Sonic TV shows. I'll admit, I was far from excited about going to this movie. When the trailer was first released many...