Perfectionism- I think this is a struggle for many people. I know it definitely is for me. I have wanted to “get it right”, the first time, in all areas of my life since I was little. And for some rea...  Read More

Around our house, you will often hear these words spoken to our children, “listen and obey.” Of course, we want our children to hear the words that we are speaking, but ultimately what we want is for ...  Read More

Our men’s and women’s Bible studies are in the book of Joshua and it’s full of timeless truths and promising parallels. In the middle of chapter 5, we read that the people of Israel have observed the ...  Read More

He said to them, "Come and you will see." So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. John 1:39When I was a kid my dad was a high sch...  Read More

Perhaps you’ve heard someone described as “So heavenly-minded that they are no earthly good.” You might picture a child sitting at his desk, unproductive in his studies because his mind is elsewhere, ...  Read More

Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to...  Read More

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their work.  - Ecclesiastes 4:9Some things are just better together. Peanut butter and jelly. Popcorn and a movie. Trampoline and a sprinkl...  Read More

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...  Read More

"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36When you look at others what do you see? When you see a pride ...  Read More

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23It is hard to believe we are already a week i...  Read More

Micah 6:8 He has shown thee, oh man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.Walking. Walking is one of the most basic...  Read More

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.  - Galatians 5:1When I was a police officer down in Texas, I came into contact with people every...  Read More