“Finding Strength in Surrender”

We often equate strength with power and effort and surrender with weakness and submission.  But biblical strength comes not from striving, but from surrendering to God.  Surrender is an unpopular word.  It implies defeat, forfeiting the game or losing.  And no one...

Embracing Weakness – The Path to Grace

Have you ever felt like your weaknesses are holding you back? Have you ever considered those same limitations might hold the keys to your greatest potential? This Sunday, we’ll learn how to challenge the way we see our perceived disadvantages. God often uses our...

Self-Deceit

There is a famous legend about settling the matter of God’s existence that concerns a man shot with a poisoned arrow. Before the man can allow the arrow to be withdrawn and the wound treated, he insists upon knowing who shot him, what sort of poison was in the arrow,...

Priming the Pump

I have been thinking a lot about gratitude and the immense impact it has on our life. Giving thanks affects our thinking, our attitude and our spirit. Our culture seems to be bent on constantly reminding us of what we do not have. Everywhere we turn, marketers tell us...

Are You Following Jesus?

Do you have a favorite Olympic sport? One of mine is swimming. Katie Ledecky is the new phenom in swimming with an astonishing 14 Olympic gold medals, including 9 gold. She is now the most decorated American woman in the history of the games. Her feats remind me of...