Have you ever applied for something—maybe a job, a team, or a scholarship—and not been chosen? It’s a hard feeling, isn’t it? Rejection can make us feel like we’re not enough. But imagine, instead, being chosen—not because you were the best, not because you earned it, but simply because someone loved…

Have you ever felt like life was a battle you couldn’t win? Like every time you took one step forward, something pushed you two steps back? Maybe it’s been sickness, loss, rejection, temptation, or just the slow grind of discouragement. The truth is, life is a battle—but it’s not one we face alone. Paul…

Having you ever struggled with do the right thing before? Several years ago, I was working at an Alltel kiosk in a Walmart. I was thirsty so I went to the vending machines that were in the entryways of this particular Walmart. I put my 50 cents in the machine and to my amazement 2 sodas fell down. Some…

From Easter to Mother’s Day we spent 4 weeks on the the Prodigal son. Such a great story and many of us have often wonder what happens to this father and his two sons. In one of N.T. Wright’s commentaries on our text today, he gives us a concept that I believe many of us can picture and it goes along…

A little boy once got in trouble at school for talking back to the teacher. When he got home, he expected the wrath of his parents. Instead, his dad sat him down and said, “You know what you did was wrong, right?” The boy nodded, ready for punishment. But then his dad said, “Well, tonight, we’re going…

Today we are finishing up our come home series. This is also Mother’s Day. I don’t know of too many mothers that don’t want to see their children come home. My guess is that most of you if not all of you would love for your children that have runaway, you would love for them to come home. I want to ask…

I have a confession to make. I’m not perfect. I’m not a perfect pastor. I’m not a perfect husband. I’m not a perfect father. I’d like to be perfect. But, I’m not. I’m so glad God isn’t like me – that He doesn’t pile on to make sure you’ve learned your lesson. Can you imagine? “Ok – nice prayer. Thanks…

I like to travel in a car. There is something about seeing new country. I have found that it is more fun when you have plenty of time to get there. I try to use my GPS as much as possible when I travel. My wife tells me I can’t read it very well. Have you ever asked people for directions? You get some…

Have any of you ever felt like running away from home? Like when you were a little kid, did you ever pack you bags and write a note and try to leave the house. I never did. I was too scared. I didn’t have the guts to do it. I may of said I was going to, but when it came down to it, I couldn’t go through…