Leaving 99

Leaving 99

I don’t know if you’re like me, but whenever I read the Bible I look for the hidden truths. I’m always looking for the part I might have missed at first glance. I was reading a story Jesus told in Luke chapter 15 last week and had one of those...
Is ISIS Part of God’s Plan?

Is ISIS Part of God’s Plan?

This is not a post about ISIS. I know the title would suggest differently, but this post isn’t about ISIS and it’s not about politics. See, I’ve been reading a lot about ISIS, and often when I read an article online I check out some of the reader...
Love That Overcomes

Love That Overcomes

I spoke at First Christian Church this past Sunday about God’s love that has overcome everything to draw us close. Here’s the video.     By the way, this whole series was incredible. If you’d like to watch video from the other messages, you...
In the Furnace: Keeping Your Faith Through the Fire

In the Furnace: Keeping Your Faith Through the Fire

Maybe I’m not supposed to say this because I’m a pastor, but I’ve never questioned my faith more than I have in the past 18 months. I’ve never doubted God. Not His existence, not His love, not His presence. But I have done a lot of asking,...
Running From God: Sin, Shame, and a Father Who Pursues

Running From God: Sin, Shame, and a Father Who Pursues

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at First Christian Church. It was the third installment in a series called “Pursued,” all about realizing that God doesn’t give up on us, and He doesn’t chase us to punish us, but He pursues us...