Not Activism. Not Pietism. Witnessing.

(Acts 1:6–11) When Jesus was about to ascend into heaven, His disciples still didn’t quite get it. They asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” They were thinking about power, politics, and national restoration — in other words, activism.But Jesus gently redirected them. “It’s not for you to know […]

What about Halloween?

I’ve been in a lively discussion with other pastors on social media lately about Halloween — should we celebrate it, ignore it, or avoid it altogether? The answer is both NO … and YES. Let me explain. It’s true that Halloween has deep spiritual roots that tie back to darkness. Some of its traditions stem from the night […]

Trunk or Treat biblical Ideas

If your church/school/organization/neighborhood is having a Trunk or Treat this year and you are trying to come up with some ideas for what to do, here are a few suggestions. Comment below on the one you chose if you take one from this list. I’d like to know and will pray for you as you […]

Temptation

Temptation comes in many forms with many lies. The lies are not just based on “benefits” it promises but can never deliver on. The lies it tells you that are the most dangerous are the ones it tells you about your current reality. It’s the things it tells you before you commit to the deed. […]

He Gets Us

There is a lot of buzz around the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl commercials. Some people are concern with the amount of money that was spent while others are worried about “He Gets Us” and their doctrinal stance. But what if their purpose transcends fund usage and doctrinal issues? What if they – whoever they are – are […]

Mary’s Rhythm

It was probably an ordinary day for Mary. She was a faithful happy lady, engaged to be married to a faithful and happy man… life was good. She must have been going about her normal daily task when she had a visitor with a message that changed her life… and ours. A message that changed […]