I have had the privilege of traveling to many different countries around the world. Often, I have been ministering by either speaking or leading worship. Once, while on a tour of Eastern Europe, I was preparing to go out on stage in Croatia when I realized something was wrong with my guitar effects pedal board. Making a few quick changes, …
The Strength You Need To Be Content
You often see the verse ‘I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength’ (Phil 4:13) on motivational posters with the mountain tops peaking through the clouds. It is often used as the ultimate verse for ‘you got this, and God will help you do it.’ I remember Evander Holyfield having that verse on his robe as he …
What is Your ‘Response Ability’?
How well do you respond to situations in life? Many of us have a strong sense of responsibility depending on our upbringing and life circumstances. Even for those that may be a little more ‘loosy-goosey’ there is an understanding that certain situations demand action more than others, even if simply out of a sense of duty. However, beyond our sense …
Why Christians Should Celebrate Hanukkah
Though most Christians pay zero attention to the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah, you may be surprised to know the only time the holiday is mentioned in the Bible is in the NEW Testament book of John and Jesus is present! Perhaps you’ve wondered if Hanukkah is some sort of Jewish Christmas (it’s not) or, at very least, how do you spell …
Cliff Hanging Christians
I am much more of a reader than I’ve ever been. In high school, reading was more of a chore than a joy. The popular thing to do in those days when given a lengthy book reading assignment was to find a copy of Cliff’s Notes and just read that. Cliff’s Notes were a series of paraphrased overviews of …