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2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2) This week in student ministry, we started a series on love, sex, and dating. Honestly, I dread these talks. Not because I don't … Continue reading So I’m Talking to Our Students About Sex →

12 We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for … Continue reading The Love That Controls Us →

20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:20) I had read this passage a hundred times before, but … Continue reading I Made A Decision At Starbucks →

So today is a holiday of sorts. All over, people are getting heart shaped boxes of sweets and Hallmark cards that range from the sappy to the hilarious. While I am not supporting or condemning this holiday, it does make me reflect on love and all the craziness it brings out in us. When I … Continue reading What Adele at the Grammys Taught Me About Love →

34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I … Continue reading Sinners Make The Church Attractive →

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) I try to avoid conflict if I can, but I don't think I'm alone in this. Many go to great lengths to be considered "agreeable". Though any amount of life in a standard week will help you to realize … Continue reading You Want Me To Do What With Conflict? →

36 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?  - Mark 8:36 What gives you the most pleasure? If we are being honest, most of it would center around here stuff. Relationships, food, recognition, entertainment, all good distractions meant for our enjoyment. I often look at our teens and dissect their … Continue reading Students, Buffets, and the Breath of Souls →

Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. (James 4:6b-7a) As a young married guy, I'm always in need of wisdom. It is easy to know what you have to do for a solid marriage before you get hitched. However it is a different story entirely after you … Continue reading Tips For A Better Marriage . . .And Other Mistakes →

5  I acknowledged my sin to you,     and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”     and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5) I asked my friend what happened. "We got drunk and hooked up" they said in a tone that echoed past choices. It has became a way … Continue reading Hookups, Sitcoms, and the Word I Hate Using →

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8) The tears were countless. A mood of revival was met by the brokenness of man and the result was the glory of a giving Father. We knew Sunday would be special, but we didn't know just how special. Mothers of overdose victims … Continue reading Not A Typical Church Sunday →