This past Sunday, Pastor John made a comment.  He said, "there are few things more uncomfortable than a comfortable church."  This was stated in the context of the great CO-mission.  Matthew 28:19,20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them...

On any given day, I am sure there are moments when you say ‘this is terrible’ or maybe you feel frustrated with how things are going at your job or in your life.  You may hear the news and become discouraged with the state of affairs on any number of issues.  During...

So many times in my journey with Jesus I have had a friend that needed to get to Jesus but would not get there on there own.  There have been times that I wanted to get frustrated that they are stuck and seem to just be a victim.  Other times I want freedom for them...

One of the number one things men desire is strength. Have you ever gone down the “nutrition aisle” in a store? If you have, you know that the majority of the products are supplements designed (or at least marketed as such) to make one stronger. Whey protein, creatine,...

Judges 6:17New International Version (NIV) 17 Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me. We see in the Bible, the story of Gideon's fleece. A man who asked the Lord several times about confirmation...

I enjoy being tested, challenged.  I believe it is one of the greatest methods to achieving rapid rates of gain.  As an archer I get better by challenging myself with more difficult shots.  As a hunter, my skill and expertise advances more quickly when I'm placed in a...

If someone came to your door or called you and said they had something for sale that you really needed, how would you know if they were telling the truth?  How could you tell if they really had your best interest in mind?  More often than not, they probably don’t, but...