In the book of Judges, we see the story of Samson. Samson was known for his strength. He was able to rip a lion’s mouth apart (Judges 14:5-6). He tore gates off a city wall and carried them up a hill (Judges 16:3). And several times he was vastly outnumbered yet killed his enemies. We… Continue reading How to Use God’s Strength in Your Life
Being respected means a lot to men. Most women, or wives, don’t understand this because they view things differently. It’s not that they do not want respect as well, but it isn’t as much as a motivating factor to them as it is to men. In some ways respect defines a man. It conveys how… Continue reading 7 Practical Ways to Respect Your Husband
One of the commissions God gives husbands is to sacrifice for their wives. The apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” We are called to love our wives in a sacrificial way. Jesus loved believers by sacrificing Himself for them. He… Continue reading 7 PRACTICAL WAYS TO SACRIFICE FOR YOUR WIFE
We have all faced times in our lives when we feel like our backs are up against the wall. The place or challenge God has for us seems impossible to handle. It appears as if there is no way out. This was the situation for the Israelites at the Red Sea. The story can be… Continue reading Following God Through Impossible Places
When it comes to walking by faith, like most things, there are pitfalls on each side of the road. Step too far left or right and you are in the ditch. For some, the pitfall is to rely on themselves. For others, it’s to forget to do what God has called them to do. We… Continue reading How to Have Big Faith
We live in an age where kings and queens are almost obsolete. In many ways, monarchs are a thing of the past. But for millennia, they ruled nations and empires. Moses belonged to one such kingdom – the kingdom of Egypt led by Pharaoh. He was an honorary grandson of the king because he was… Continue reading Why Moses Traded Royalty for Slavery
A lot of people who struggle with grief are often unaware of where to go for help. A relationship with God is always helpful. Christian friends or Christian counseling are also beneficial. For those looking to take more time to go through the subject for themselves or others, I put together a list of resources… Continue reading Grief Resource Recommendations Part II
A lot of people struggle with grief, often unaware of where to go to help. A relationship with God is always helpful. Christian friends or Christian counseling are also beneficial. For those looking to take more time to go through the subject for themselves or others, I wanted to put together a list of book… Continue reading Grief Resource Recommendations Part 1
Emotions often end up controlling us. In and of themselves, they are not bad. In fact, our emotions are God-given, and are given because God Himself has emotions and created us in His image. The problem is that our emotions can overtake us and steer us places we shouldn’t go. One person we have as… Continue reading Avoiding the Heart of Cain
For years I have tried to blow the whistle on the subject of shallow theology. This is a current trend among evangelical churches to keep things shallow. It is especially highlighted among the current 20-30-something crowd. Quite a few of my pastoral peers fit into this mold. Most have not heeded the warning. They look… Continue reading A Call for Pastors and Churches to Go Deep
