Every Test, Every Temptation

Life is not as easy as it appears on television or social media. As we watch television and see no one working 40 hours a week and yet getting to go to the coffee shop daily, we get a false idea of life in our minds. I like Seinfeld and Friends but who has time … Continue reading Every Test, Every Temptation →

Utmost Delight

What do you want? That is a pretty big question. Whenever I pull up to a drive thru window for dinner, I ask the kids, “What do you want?” Every year in November, this is again what I ask my kids as I prepare my Christmas shopping list. What do you want? Today’s verse says … Continue reading Utmost Delight →

Divided Loyalty

Jesus said that we could not serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). We know it’s true. Time and time again we find ourselves with divided loyalty. The Holman Christian Standard Bible translates it as “an indecisive man… unstable in all his ways.” Other translations say “double-minded.” That wasn’t even a word until it appeared in the … Continue reading Divided Loyalty →

Drawing Attention

Paul gives specific instructions for women. This passage is a difficult one for many women to swallow. Many times it is misunderstood. Contemporary readers typically shut their ears to the truth in these words. It is important, whether you are a man or woman, to understand what Paul is referencing in these verses. The reason … Continue reading Drawing Attention →

Ketchup Woes

Yesterday I attended a family picnic and I got ketchup in my hair. My uncle made me a cheeseburger and I topped it with all the fixings – lettuce, tomato, onions, and ketchup. The wind was crazy. I believe what happened was ketchup dripped to my plate and the plate flew into my hair. I … Continue reading Ketchup Woes →

Being A Stairmaster Outline

Being A Stairmaster Psalms 120-134 The Pattern of the Psalms: Situation of Distress / Lord’s Power / Security from God Takes over ten minutes to read these Songs of Ascents Be Free to Climb Able to come / Able to be fully present / If serve one service, attend the other Be Glad to Climb … Continue reading Being A Stairmaster Outline →