It could be some statement I’m trying to make about this or that, but honestly, I’m simply seeking to be more present for my Lord, my bride, my children, my […]
Wow, it’s been a crazy ride of late. The LORD has been showing me in His Word and through humbling messages from Francis Chan what the local church is really […]
Originally posted on Grounded Gospel: God ministers to us more and more deeply as we find Him as our ultimate Resting Place. Carrie and I have sought a lot of…
Florencio, a friend of mine, received the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on multiple occasions. We wrestled by text message in the middle of the night as he […]
As I read in 1 Samuel in God’s Word about David and Jonathan’s very tight friendship, I’m drawn to consider with some hopefulness what power there is in believers considering […]
Psalm 13 is so refreshing for the soul wrestling with the difficulties and sorrows of this life. “How long, Oh Lord? Will you forget me forever?” Isn’t that how we […]
God has given us all a purpose or a calling to know Christ and to make Him known. What does that look like for the individual, couple, family, local church […]
This morning Psalm 22 was the diet of choice as I read through my newest study Bible for 2016. This is one of the most passion-packed Psalms David wrote, and […]
This week I’m honored to be preparing for a men’s breakfast with my local church’s brothers in Christ here in Merced. One of the songs I’ve chosen to lead is STRONGER […]
Things and activities distract us from the God we could so deeply and consistently enjoy, the God Who makes Himself known to us as good and kind, faithful and forgiving, […]
What does a bloke like me say to explain my profession? My first profession is my profession of Jesus Christ as my ALL-IN-ALL, my EVERYTHING, my physical and eternal understanding […]
As I read the Psalms every day, I’m broken down to a place of raw vulnerability with God and aware of how David encountered God’s unearned favor (grace). God’s favor […]
