Category Archives: God

Let Your Words Be Few

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Why God Uses Trials to Shape His People When I read the book of Acts, one statement always causes me to pause. After the dramatic conversion of Saul (later called Paul), God spoke these surprising words to Ananias: “I will … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been privileged to lead worship teams in my home church and around the world for more than forty years. Along the way, God has taught me many valuable lessons. Here are … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Solomon: When Wisdom Is Not Enough

How the wisest man who ever lived drifted away from God—and what his life teaches us today. Few lives in Scripture are as inspiring—and as tragic—as the life of Solomon. He began with extraordinary promise. He inherited the throne of … Continue reading →

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons From Psalm 145

“I will exalt You, my God and King, and praise Your name forever and ever.” — Psalm 145:1 Psalm 145 is one of the most beautiful praise psalms in the Bible. Written by King David, it is the last psalm … Continue reading →

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Stephen: Lessons from the Life and Death of the First Christian Martyr

“Lord, don’t charge them with this sin.” — Acts 7:60 Stephen appears only briefly in the book of Acts, but his life and death left a lasting mark on the early church. His story occupies only a few chapters, yet … Continue reading →

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