Don’t you love a good story? I sure do. I love good movies, TV shows, books, you name it. I have a mom who instilled in me the joy of reading. She also took me to movies, starting when I was around three years old, and we’ve watched TV together for as long as I…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Read This Past Year
As much as I love reading, I wasn’t able to read as many books as I would have liked this past year. Life just got in the way a little bit. When I did read, I went old school, reaching back to read some older books, some which I read years ago. Some are classics,…
Read MoreComplete Series List 2020-2024
Since in the last post I listed all the blog topics November 2023 through July 2024, I thought I’d also list all the topics through July 2024 starting way back at the beginning in March 2020. Has it really been over four years? Back to the Basics (Discipleship) Victory Over the Trials The Fruit of the…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Update
Hello, everyone! Just a quick post to say the blog will be back soon! I’m still on summer break, but I’ll be posting again in a few weeks. I pray the 2024-2025 year will be as much a blessing to you as I know it will be to me. For now, though, here’s a snapshot…
Read MoreJuly 2024 Update
Summer is in full force, and fireworks are in the air! First, thank you so much for reading this blog! I appreciate you more than you know. I realize it’s a cliche, but writing the blog really is a labor of love. The research, study, preparation, and writing — I absolutely love every bit of…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Your Doubts about God
If you’ve ever experienced a season of doubt about your faith, I want you to know you’re not alone. Many believers have traveled through a time of wondering whether the Bible is true, whether God is real, and whether there’s an eternity with him. There are all kinds of triggers for this doubt. For some,…
Read MoreWhen You’re in a Season of Doubt
Have you ever doubted your faith? Have you ever wondered whether God is even there, whether the Bible is true, whether following the rules of the Bible is worth it? If so, you’re not alone. Many, if not most, Christians have gone through a season of doubt, and most have come out stronger than before….
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Doubt?
Have you ever doubted something? Most of us at some point have said something like, “I doubt I’ll ever get a better job,” “I doubt she’d go out with me,” I doubt my car will run out of gas before I get to the gas station.” I’ve had that one come back to haunt me…
Read MoreHow Can My Faith Grow?
As I mentioned in the previous post, the first time I preached was at an end-of-Vacation Bible School service. VBS was a week-long event for children, culminating with a Sunday night service to which the parents were invited. I didn’t volunteer to speak that night. I was “voluntold” to do so. I had, and still…
Read MoreStepping Out in Faith: What’s Your Trust Level?
When I pray and read my Bible each morning, I start with a little prayer. The first part of that prayer is, “God, I trust you, I submit to you, and I need you.” The needing part goes without much explanation. I’m aware that while I have no idea what will happen that day, God…
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