Living as a Free Person

A free person is a threat, not just to a dictatorial regime attempting to gain and keep control, but to the compliant masses. Freedom is not limited to the realm of civil government. It is also spiritual. When we become free people, we can no longer be bought off by...

A Season of Walk-ons

Some assignments are about to change. These changes will be unexpected but filled with joy and newfound purpose. In high school, I lettered in two sports, swimming and golf. My swimming event was the 400-yard freestyle. I also swam a leg on the 400-yard freestyle...

The Danger of Premature Labels

The labels of “false teacher” or “false prophet” can be tossed about prematurely without understanding what that label really means. I have a few friends who have labored under these labels and it has caused great sorrow, especially for the Lord.  When you checkout...

Faith and Recourse

For the last year, I have watched local church pastors put through the wringer. It has been a challenging time navigating the pandemic lockdown while trying to keep a church open and functioning. For many, it seemed at first like compliance and quiet submission were...

Take Heart

John wrote a worldview-shattering truth, “For the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining” (I John 1:8). With all that is happening in our world, this can be a hard truth to imagine. Being able to believe the darkness is disappearing and...

Honor – The Doorway for Wisdom and Understanding

Some think wisdom comes from gaining an education or having significant life experience. Having an advanced degree or living a long time is no guarantee someone will become wise. While both an education and a life of experience have some value, neither makes a person...