Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is...
As a young father, most of my days were spent teaching my kids lessons like how to respect people and things, how to budget their money, how to ride a bike, or how to pursue their own relationship with God. Now that they’re all post-college-aged adults, it’s funny to see how these teaching moments have changed just a bit. Sure, I...
When I was young, I was a paper boy. When I was young, I also believed I was invincible. Bad combo. I’ll never forget riding my bike up to a sign one morning that read “Beware of dog.” Of course, I ignored it. I realized that was a big mistake the moment I locked eyes with a Great Dane. I...
I love a good movie. Especially an underdog story— one where a character fights through all kinds of trouble to get to the top. I’m convinced I love them so much because they stir something up in me. Afterwards, I’m ready to go after my goals. I’m ready to fight to no end for the dreams God has given me. Sometimes...
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed to the point that you felt the next wave would surely take you under? You see no way out. Nothing is going to change…it’s hopeless. There is no solution. That day came in my life on Palm Sunday, 1988. Our bags were packed for a Spring Break vacation, and we were leaving directly after church. ...
“So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the HOPE we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it, for He who promised is reliable and faithful to His Word.” Hebrews 10:23 (Amplified Bible) A young married couple tried to have children for 5 years, to no avail. God had promised them children and they were HOLDING ONTO...