Monthly Archives: August 2025

Praying Bold Prayers: Lessons from Jabez

In the middle of a long genealogy in 1 Chronicles, we meet a man who dares to stand out—not because of his wealth, military conquests, or political influence, but because of a single, audacious prayer: “Oh, that you would bless … Continue reading

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The Toughest Day

A number of years back, I learned that a friend that I had travelled with 40 years ago in Asia, was doing a 3 month bike trip from the Arctic Ocean down to Montana. When I found out that Thomas … Continue reading

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The Gospel’s Power to Change the Worst

“Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are … Continue reading

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When Disputes Arise in the Family of God

1 Corinthians 6:1 – “When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!” The Apostle Paul writes … Continue reading

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What We Can Learn from 1 Chronicles 1–3

If you’ve ever started your Bible reading with 1 Chronicles 1–3, you know what I mean when I say, “It’s a lot of names!” Page after page of family lists can feel like a fast-forward section of Scripture. But buried … Continue reading

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The Godly Are Showered with Blessings

“The godly are showered with blessings.” – Proverbs 10:6 There’s a refreshing simplicity to this verse. No complicated theology. No long explanation. Just a promise from God: if you walk in His ways, blessings will pour over your life. The … Continue reading

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What Music Pastors Can Learn from Great Coaches

If you’ve ever watched a great coach at work, you know they’re more than just play-callers or sideline motivators. They are strategists, mentors, and leaders who inspire their team to work together toward a common goal. As a music pastor, … Continue reading

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Not Just Talk – Living by God’s Power

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 4:20 are as challenging as they are inspiring: “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” In a culture filled with endless conversations, opinions, podcasts, … Continue reading

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What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading

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Finding Life and Favor

Proverbs 8:35 – “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 8 is an amazing chapter in the Book of Proverbs. Here, Wisdom speaks as though she were a person—calling, inviting, urging us to listen. … Continue reading

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