They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed... continue reading
Please begin by reading Psalm 32 Has a secret ever kept you so preoccupied that it actually robbed you of peace? Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem “The Tell-Tale Heart” describes a man who held on to a secret transgression until it drove him to the breaking point. Self-obsession and idolatry... continue reading
What does it mean to love? I know most of us will immediately jump to 1 Corinthians 13 to define love. Most of us would say that love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or self-seeking. Love never fails! But, how many of us actually believe that? What... continue reading
Have you ever felt so broken that the Lord cannot use you? Or maybe you have felt so confident in your gifts that you’ve forgotten to depend on the One who gave them to you? I have faced both of these questions numerous times with an overwhelming and humbling “Yes!”... continue reading
Have you ever had a good news/bad news conversation? You know, those conversations that are not super pleasant to have because they often involve pain. What if it was your sole purpose in life to deliver good news/bad news every day? There was a man who was born for the... continue reading
Have you ever experienced a moment of literally running for your life? Well, I have! Let me tell you…it is a terrifying experience to say the least, but mine just so happens to be extremely funny. Just read this short recap of the events. (Grab a box of Kleenex because... continue reading
Have you ever faced a situation that challenged and tried you for an extended amount of time? Have you ever reached that point when you are ready to “tap out” or wave a white flag in surrender? Maybe you are left saying something like… “OK…No more!” “This is too hard!”... continue reading