I grew up looking forward to Easter every year. Not because of the special church service or the day’s deep spiritual meaning, but because Easter meant candy. I enjoyed my church’s fun songs, bright colors, and leaders...

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 NIV I remember the first time I heard this verse. Death typically isn’t associated with good things, so the thought of my faith...

You might have heard the word repentance before, but what does it actually mean? It’s not a word we use much in everyday life, and it can sound a little intimidating. Is it about feeling bad for mistakes? Following a...

It was probably close to 100 degrees in San Diego that day. I was about halfway through my final phase of training to become a Marine. I was hungry, I was tired, I was sore. Almost as if he could sense it, one of my...

The cave was dark and dingy. He had been there longer than he wanted; he was hungry, cold and all alone. There was nobody to help and everyone he knew wanted him dead. The cave was his only refuge. That is how David...

Are you tired? Do you feel like you are running fast and then other days you are running faster? Imagine you knew that you only had three years to do ministry. Now imagine your mission is still the same. How would your...

Recruiting duty in the military is one of the wildest, fastest-paced, and most aggressive working environments I have ever worked in and led others through. There is no room for someone who isn't driven or successful...