Works and Cars

Ephesians 2:8-10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance...

Leading in Love

Leading in Love 2 Corinthians 2:14 “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” People always tell me, Wow, you’re such a leader. Whether that be in worship or with students, people have always placed a...

Praise for Heaviness

Isaiah 61:3 “… and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair…” I used to wallow, and I’ll be honest, I still catch myself moving though days, even weeks, with this Eeyore type rain cloud covering my day. People always answer the “drinking...

Let’s Not Play God

1 Samuel 23:4 “Once again David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him” In everything, the good and bad, the ups and downs, let prayer do the heavy lifting. Don’t think you know best, don’t try and throw the weight and decisions of the day on your shoulders...

Right Where You’re At?

Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” It’s easy to get swept away in the hustle and bustle of life. School’s coming to an end and assignments aren’t slowing down, Summer is right around the corner...

Listen & Obey

Acts 8:29 “The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’” Obedience – “compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.” The Holy Spirit leads, guides, and directs us. How do we know? Listen to this story....