Let Your Yes be Yes

Let Your Yes be Yes

My Mom used to get so mad at me when I would say, “I swear to God.” She would tell me that swearing was a sin and that we weren’t supposed to use God’s name in vain. I would feel so convicted back then, but today it makes me chuckle. It’s easy to miss the meaning of...
Build Your Life upon Jesus

Build Your Life upon Jesus

Have you ever gone to a construction site and seen the remnants of the builder’s work? There are bits and pieces of wood, cement, and tile that were cut off to make the larger piece fit. Most of the debris is unusable for anything else, so it is thrown away....
Defeating the Devil in Your Life

Defeating the Devil in Your Life

The pews of churches are filled with people bravely putting up a front that everything is good, and they have it all together while privately they are sinking into despair. They are struggling with secret sin and are fearful that it be exposed. They want victory over...
Asking with the Right Motives

Asking with the Right Motives

When I was young, I heard a Sunday School lesson on, “Ask, and it will be given to you.” The teacher added to that lesson, “If you believe with all of your heart, God will answer it.” I went home and proceeded to ask God for a new bike. I...
In Midst of the Fire

In Midst of the Fire

Fire can be a powerful tool when it is under control. It’s when it turns into a wildfire that houses can get destroyed and lives harmed. When life gets difficult, it can feel like we are in the midst of the fire, and everything around us is crashing down....