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Using Spiritual Habits or Disciplines to Draw Closer to God
A comprehensive list of the Spiritual Habits (aka Disciplines) that help us grow closer to God.
I Thought He Was Just a Troublemaker. Then the Screams Started.
Read this story about Sam as I remember the biggest spiritual transformation I have ever witnessed.
The Old Wooden Church Pew
Can an old, faded bench still lead us to worship? Discover a moving story about a discarded church pew that still has one more service to give. A beautiful reminder that God's presence isn't found in modern comforts, but in a quiet moment of praise.
The Appointment with God
This short story is about Arthur, who has an appointment with God that will not end well.
Starting a New Year With More of God: Coram Deo
As we prepare for another New Year I encourage you to do look at how you spend your time. It's about being honest about the "time thieves" in our lives—like addictive tech and gaming—and
Christmas Devotion: Seeing Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary
Taking a look at Mary and how her world was upended because she said yes to God.
In Search of Bethlehem’s Babe Christmas Devotion
A Christmas devotion about the lowly shepherds who were told about Jesus and immediately went to find Him
Thanksgiving 2025 Prayer
Here is a prayer I wrote for my 2025 Thanksgiving gathering that you can use or adapt.
Have You Ever Been Thankful for the Thorns?
Looking at the thorns of life with a Christ-like perspective.
The Easy-Hard Gratitude Journal: A Spiritual Exercise
In this post, I share with you a spiritual exercise that helps remind you that God is in every circumstance, the easy ones and the hard ones.
Is It Necessary for Me to Raise My Hands During Praise and Worship? Sometimes I Feel Pressure to do it.
Does corporate worship require you to do what everyone else is doing?
Why Do We Worship God If He Doesn’t Need Our Worship?
It is easy to get confused and think we worship God for His benefit. However, God needs nothing from us. In this post we will look at why worship is helpful to us.
Guiding Questions 5: What is your belief about God?
Who is God to you? Answering the question biblically and correctly is crucial to your relationship with Him.
Lesson in Marriage: Dealing with Annoyances
Part of marriage is learning how to deal with things that annoy you. Let's take a look at a lesson Lynn learned early in her marriage.
Guiding Questions 4: What Is My Identity in Christ?
Who is God to you? Answering the question biblically and correctly is crucial to your relationship with Him.
Guiding Questions 3: Why Church?
Most people do not answer the question, "why church?" correctly, and it is leaving them without purpose.
Contentment: A Baby Boomer’s Summer Daze
Let's take a look back at Lynn's childhood summer and the lesson it teaches.
Guiding Questions 2: How Can I Show the Love of Christ to Others?
We will explore what loving others means biblically and challenge ourselves to do better.
Guiding Questions 1: Is What I Plan To Do Purely Selfish or Selfless
In this post we will discuss our calling as Christ-followers to live a selfless life.
Identifying Technology Addiction: Stop Letting It Steal Your Precious Time with God
Technology is designed to monopolize our time and attention. Let's apply biblical wisdom to identify this problem and regain our freedom.
Praying for Enemies (People Who Hurt You)
In this post we will look at how being obedient and praying for people who hurt you will change you.v
Comparison to Others: Benefits and Pitfalls
In this post we will look at healthy and unhealthy comparison and the biblical wisdom to know the difference.
Soul Rest & Refreshment: Biblical Lessons from Dancing Trees
A beautiful devotion reminding us to sway in praise to adversity and the power of resting in God.
The Practice of Grace: Extending it to Others and Ourselves
A discussion of why we need to extend grace to other people.
Who is Your Closest False Teacher? (It Might Surprise You)
In this post we will explore how so many get the Bible wrong.
Just Like My Daddy: Reflections for Father’s Day 2025
A special thanks to godly fathers and a challenge for all of us.
Getting More Out of Your Bible Study
Learn how this four pass Bible study discipline can improve your understanding of God's Word.
Protecting Your Peace and Freedom From Harmful Thoughts and Feelings
Learn why the cultural lie of trusting thoughts and feelings is harmful.
If I am Saved, Do I Really Need to Be Baptized to go to Heaven?v
Learn why treating baptism as optional is a sign of disobedience.
Unlock Biblical Discernment: Stop Believing Lies, Live God’s Truth
Learn what the importance of discernment is and how to grow yours.
A Love Letter to God: Responding to God’s Love for Us
In this post we write a love letter to God using the Bible to guide us.
What Does An Attitude of Gratitude Do for You?
Gratitude is healing to your mind, body, and soul and it is especially important when going through trouble times.
Choose Love: Understanding God’s Heart for You This Easter (2025)
This Easter, let's be reminded about what God wants from us.
Does the Cock Still Crow?
We all fail but each day brings new hope in Jesus!
What does the Bible say about debating non-believers?
Online debates are a favorite past-time of some people. What does the Bible say about debating non-believers?
Deepening Your Bible Relationship: The Next-Day Journaling Method
Find out how the Next Day Bible Journaling Method can help grow your relationship with the Bible.
Foul Language Is Not What You Think It Is: A Biblical Look at Bad Words and Heart Intent
Do you pat yourself on the back for avoiding words that are considered profane? Let's see what the Bible says.
Why a Disciple of Jesus Should Believe: There is No Such Thing as Luck
In this post, we will explore why the Bible rejects the idea of luck completely.
What Do You Expect?
What do you expect and how is it harming your relationship?
You are Loved: Words of Encouragement for Valentine’s Day and Every Day
Because you are loved, you will be okay. Focus on God's love.
Judge Not
Discover how the Bible in context clarifies the often confused Scripture that tells us to "Judge Not."
What Do You Need?
Find out why confusing want and need can be damaging to your life. Discover what the Bible tells us is a better need and want.
What Do You Deserve?
We are surrounded by people telling us what we deserve. What does the Bible say?
Why Being Motivated to Change isn’t Always Enough
Exploring the roles of motivation and discipline in change.
Resolution, Solution, or Something Else?
A post to help anyone make meaningful progress towards a goal that matters.
New Year’s Resolution: Go to Church More. Is it biblical?
Is going to church more a good NY Resolution? What does the Bible say?
What do you need to get into the Christmas Spirit?
What traditions do you use to get that special or nostalgic feeling this time of year?
He Came for Failures
Jesus says in Mark 2:17 that He didn't come for successful righteous people, He came for the failures.
Should Santa Claus Be Part of a Christian’s Christmas?
Anyone that knows me has probably heard me complain about Santa Claus being part of Christmas. The responses I have gotten have largely...
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
A Prayer that can be used at Thanksgiving
Old Fashioned Prayer of Thanksgiving
It should not be old-fashioned to offer prayers of thanksgiving.
Why Church? Understanding the Biblical View of Community
Learning, teaching, and promoting the Kingdom Culture of Christ by gathering together.
Providing Space for the Holy Spirit to Work: What We Learn from Jesus Feeding a Large Crowd
Learn the importance of involving God in all areas of your life and making space for the Holy Spirit to work.
The Biblical Wisdom of Setting Aside your Ego and Embracing Criticism
How the Bible tells us how to deal with criticism.
The Kingdom Parallel: You are an Ambassador
After you become a Christian, you are left here on earth to be an ambassador for Christ.
Being the Good News: Showing God’s Love to Others
Love should be felt by others in everything we do and say.
Protecting Yourself from Improper Teaching and Preaching
Tools to protect yourself from improper teaching and preaching
Understanding Your Unique Design: God Has a Purpose for You!
The location, time of your birth, and everything about you makes you uniquely qualified to the life of purpose God has for you.
Where is the Christ in Christians? American Churches That Don’t Train Disciples Are in the Quantity Business not the Quality Business.
What has happened to Christianity in America? Where are the disciples we were told to make?
Overcoming Poor Discipleship: Finding Direction in the Lifestyle of Jesus
Learn the lifestyle of Jesus and why it matters.
Why People Are Turned Off to Christianity (and What We Can Do About It)
Why do some in our society have such a bad view of Christianity? What should a Christian look like?
More Than Conquering Pornography: A Christian’s Guide to Repentance and Freedom
Science shows porn is addicting and destructive. Join me as I revisit the 7 Rs of Repentance and apply them to porn.
How Do I Draw Closer to God?
You might have heard you can draw closer to God, you might have sung about it. But how do you do it?
How to Find and Protect Your Knowledge of the Truth
Read about how learning to study your Bible in context will help you find and protect your knowledge of the Truth.
Gridiron Day 2: The Nature of Sin, Overcoming Sin, and Spreading the Gospel
Gridiron Day 2 had messages about the nature of sin, overcoming sin, and spreading the Gospel.
Don’t Go Through Life’s Pain and Suffering Alone
This is a recap of Gridiron Men's night one. The final two speakers shared their stories, which included the grief of burying children.
Choosing to Have More Integrity
In this post I will have a second opinion on Dr. James Merritt's sermon at Gridiron about integrity.
Gridiron Men’s Christian Conference Information
Gridiron Men's Christian Conference Information
Street Preachers Part 1
How do we identify false teachers?
What Does Unequally Yoked Mean?
What are God's instructions for us regarding personal and professional relationships?
Are You a Self-Righteous Person?
Discover the signs of self-righteousness and learn how to combat it in this insightful Christian blog post. Are You a Self-Righteous Person?
The Danger of 10-Minute Devotions
Is a 10-minute devotion on your morning checklist? Find out why that might be a problem.
The 7 R’s of Repentance
This teaches the necessary steps of repentance
Head Knowledge vs Heart Knowledge
How do I live an authentic Christian life?
Why doesn’t God do Something about the Evil and Suffering in the World?
We will take a look at a very common question asked by
Writing Prayers to God
A common problem among Christians is the struggle to stay focused during prayer. I have improved over the years, but I remember losing...