Does your family have a time set aside for family devotions? This subject has been talked about but what are some resources to do that? A few days ago, I shared about passing on your faith to the upcoming generations. This starts with parents as the main disciple makers in their homes. Start your children young. I would recommend that …
How Should We Pray For Paris, ISIS and The World?
Our hearts and prayers go out to all families and people in Paris and Kenya. Last weeks attacks were atrocious and unconscionable. These attacks have caused many to think and respond in different ways. All are praying for Paris and Kenya. But with that, many Christians have been perplexed at what their response should be. Should we pray for our …
4 Legacies We Leave Behind
The word legacy is often thrown around in grandeur without much thought behind the meaning of the word. For many people across the world the meaning lines up with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s definition. But how do Christians view this subject? I started thinking a lot about this subject after my brother-in-law passed away. A Facebook group was started for the …
How Do You React To Trials?
Every person at some point in their life will grapple with what they believe regarding religion. And every person has to face what they believe when it comes to the problem of evil. My friend Nate Claiborne (check out his amazing blog here) says, “everyone has to deal with the reality of evil and ultimately that is a matter …
7 Traits of a Good Name
How important is your name to you? What do people say about you behind your back? When people hear your name, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you have a good name? You cannot put a price tag on having a name that is well respected. Well what is in a name? Proverbs 22:1 (ESV) “A …
What Kind of Legacy Are You Building?
Have you ever thought about the phrase, “leaving a legacy”? What does it mean to you? It has been almost 2 weeks since my brother-in-law unexpectedly passed away. Not a day goes by that I am not thinking about him and the legacy that he left behind. Within the first 24 hours of his passing, my sister’s home church opened …
How To Become a Follower of Christ
Becoming a follower of Christ is the most important thing that you can do. Maybe you have been thinking about it for a while and you are ready to say yes, but you do not know how. Becoming a follower of Christ is not complicated as some might think. It simply entails 2 things, repenting from your sins and believing …
The Importance of Community During a Loss
When you experience the loss of someone you love, whom do you turn to? Are there people around you that can comfort, love and support you? We all need community going through a loss, who is your community? This past week (September 29, 2015) my amazing brother-in-law had unexpectedly passed away in his office, leaving my sister and 3 children …
6 Things To Look For In A Church
At some point in time almost every Christian looks for a church home. This happens if your family moves, you go to college, you get married or there’s a need for a change of church. If you are looking for a church home or know of someone who is looking, here are some things to look for while visiting. Gospel-Centered: …