All of us want to have good friends. Most of us also want to be good friends! Friendship is deeply… Read more 5 Traits of a Good Friend (according to Proverbs)
4 Reasons for Unanswered Prayers
When I was young, somebody told me that there is no such thing as an unanswered prayer, because God always… Read more 4 Reasons for Unanswered Prayers
What’s the Deal with Waving Palm Branches?
At the church where I grew up, Palm Sunday was often celebrated by having the children’s choir sing a song… Read more What’s the Deal with Waving Palm Branches?
What is God Doing at Asbury?
For the past two weeks, reports of a spiritual revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, have spread around the… Read more What is God Doing at Asbury?
12 Types of Speech the Bible Warns Us About
I have been preaching through the book of James at my church this semester, and it’s hard not to notice… Read more 12 Types of Speech the Bible Warns Us About
On Raising Kids Who Follow Jesus
I was a college pastor for nearly ten years. Toward the beginning of every fall semester, I received at least… Read more On Raising Kids Who Follow Jesus
Is it Always Wrong to Judge People?
A few years ago, I preached a sermon series called, “(Mis)Understood,” in which I took popularly quoted Bible verses and… Read more Is it Always Wrong to Judge People?
Can a Person Be TOO Wise?
“In much wisdom there is much grief, and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain.” Ecclesiastes 1:18 Does that verse seem… Read more Can a Person Be TOO Wise?
Lost and Found
“The diamond on my ring! It’s gone!” My wife uttered those words in dismay on the final day of our… Read more Lost and Found
3 Prayers for When You’re Worried About Money
Over the past few weeks and months, I’ve spoken to many people who are worried about money. High inflation means… Read more 3 Prayers for When You’re Worried About Money