The Meaning of Resurrection Sunday and the Hope of New Life

The Meaning of Resurrection Sunday and the Hope of New Life

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 who always seemed full of energy. But if you had...
Why Does the Bible Say ‘Faith Without Works Is Dead’?

Why Does the Bible Say ‘Faith Without Works Is Dead’?

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 being dead freaked me out! I wasn’t sure what...
The mindset shift you didn’t know you needed

The mindset shift you didn’t know you needed

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 drill Instructors called me over, led me to a pit...
Where to turn when you’re all alone

Where to turn when you’re all alone

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 felt in the cave at Adullum. He was on the run from...
Jesus never ran: 5 tips for leaders

Jesus never ran: 5 tips for leaders

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 leadership be different? Jesus only had three...