In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus tells the story of two very different builders who built their lives on two very different foundations: rock and sand. The rock represents the word of God– a stable, secure, firm foundation from which to build upon. The sand represents anything...
Theology is the study of God and his word so that we can have the right understanding of who God is and what his word says. And that’s critical for us – this right understanding. But, it can also become a slippery slope, because we...
If you want to hear from God you simply must read the book God wrote: the Bible. The scriptures are the very Word of God and throughout its pages God speaks. So, if you want to hear God, you need a bible and you need...
You know, people talk a big talk. I've heard a lot of talk out there about people threatening to load up their rifles in their attempt to stand firm and defend their faith. Um, ok. Don’t get me wrong– I think we need to defend our faith. But...
God is never wrong. That’s a big statement. That’s a true statement. But our country and our world is in the mess it’s in today because people have not believed that God is right. Genesis 1:1 gives us the 4 words we need to know in order...
How does that make you feel? Have you experienced any pushback recently because of your faith in Jesus Christ? Have you been “canceled” in any way? If we've read God's word, we are to expect this “cancel culture” because Jesus prepared us. He tells us in...
The one thing that is central throughout Scripture is… God. God wrote a book; one book, and it’s His book about Him. It’s His voice to us; His revelation, His full disclosure to us… as much as we can handle, as much as we need...
Hey there, friends! What a month. I hope and pray you weathered the winter storms well. John and I were disheartened to hear of so many stories of loss and hardship, and yet encouraged to see our community of Texans rise up to meet the needs...
"If you want to leave your best legacy, write it yourself. Focus on who you are more than what you do. Care less about what the world thinks of you than what you can do for the world. Be your best self and leave the...
Jesus said, “Come follow me…” (Mark 1:17). So, what does following him mean? Simply— Come after me; Stick close behind me; Walk the same path of life that I walk; Let me be your Leader, your Good Shepherd, your Master; Learn from me and do what I do, Say what I...