Forgive Yourself
The author and poet Maya Angelou said, “Forgiveness is the greatest gift you can give yourself”. We all have done things in life that we regret. With our fallen human nature, it’s only natural that we make mistakes and feel honest guilt because of them. What matters...
I Can See Clearly
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” Dr. King was not only making a reference to the trust element of faith, but the fact you can’t rely on what you see to walk in faith. Perhaps you have...
Live Sacrificially
The very structure and nature of the world we live in can cause us to live self-centered and even selfish lives. We are taught to focus most of our energies on getting ahead of ourselves, building a secure life for ourselves, and worshipping our own individuality. But...
Do I Need to go to Church?
In this day and age, many people ask themselves, “Is church really that important?” “Should I attend church regularly?” “Should I attend at all?” God is a relational being, having perfect community and relationship within Himself through the beautiful mystery of the...
Being Born Again
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “born again.” Hopefully, you are one of many that consider yourself born again through your faith in Jesus Christ! That’s beautiful and something we should celebrate. But what does it mean to be “born again?” We use the phrase so...
God and Parenthood
It’s another summer season! Here in Florida, pool parties and beach trips are common. Families can spend more time together. Parents and their children make new memories together. Parenthood is a beautiful thing. We should celebrate it and allow it to be a reminder to...
Hurt into Hope
“We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a...
The Importance of Fathers
I am writing this on Father’s Day. When this is published it will be about a week after our celebration of Dads. But we should never forget the importance of Fathers. Fathers fulfill a special role in our lives. I’ll never forget how my father eased my fears as a...
Does God Still Perform Miracles?
27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV) Throughout the Bible, we see miraculous things happening by the power of God. The Red Sea is parted to save the Israelites, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, Jesus and the...
Act Like a Child
Jesus instructed us to receive the Kingdom of God like a child. In the Gospels, He stresses the importance of having a childlike faith. But what does this mean? How exactly does Jesus wish for us to be childlike in our faith? “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop...