One of my greatest strengths that can easily become one of my greatest weaknesses is my ambition. I can’t help but shoot for the stars. I want the very top of the mountain all the time in every conceivable way....
I’ve always loved the Psalms. They’re transparent, inspired, passionate and real. I’m going to start working through them one day at a time and I believe that it will be a powerful series. Psalm 1 says, 1 Blessed is the one who...
I’m sure most of you are familiar with the creature Smeagol from Lord of the Rings. He used to be a person but then something happened. He found something, a ring, that he really loved and it began to change...
I think that in our American culture it is difficult for us to understand the concept of a king. I’ve never particularly liked authority anyways so seeing God as my King has never been the most natural connection. It’s relatively...
If you’re new to this blog, I’ve been working through the 70 resolutions of Jonathan Edwards and we are finally coming to a close. Resolution #70 says… Let there be something of benevolence in all that I speak. Benevolent means...
I only have 2 resolutions left as I finish this series on the 70 resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. Resolution #69 says… “Resolved, Always to do that, which I shall wish I had done when I see others do it.” There...
I’m getting close to being done going through the 70 resolutions of Jonathan Edwards and resolution 68 says… Resolved, To confess frankly to myself, all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what...
Before this house was built five and a half years ago, I distinctly remember a very special moment between Abbi and I. We walked through the wooden frame praying that God would bless it in unimaginable ways. We brought home...
Resolved, After afflictions, to inquire, what I am the better for them; what good I have got by them; and, what I might have got by them. I’ve been working through the 70 resolutions of Jonathan Edwards and it has...
I have to be honest and say that a lot of times I don’t bring peace into situations. I’m learning to submit my worries to God but this is still a challenge. I’ve never been the type to just let...