We live in an age of self. Our society perpetuates the idea that we are the center of our worlds, bombarding us with endless options that cater to our individuality and make us feel special. Nearly every aspect of our lives is individualized so we can express who we are and show our lives […]

Before Christ walked the earth, the idea of a direct, familiar connection to God was a foreign concept. He was the first to introduce the idea that one could have a unique and personal connection with God when he said he could only do what he saw his Father doing, and that the great things […]

“I’m not good enough.” How many times have you thought that? Many people don’t accept God into their lives because they believe they need to work on themselves and become a better person, a better Christian, before they can enter into a relationship with God. It’s common enough, and something that all of us may […]

Athletes can be some of the most mesmerizing people. When you see their amazing feats—how fast they run, how high they can jump, how strong they are—it’s amazing just how easy they make things look. But if you’ve ever tried those things yourself, you realize just how easy it’s not, and these athletes will tell […]

I was once told that there are some things you do for the sake of a relationship. If you can’t do something for the sake of your spouse, your friend, or your family member, you do it for the sake of your relationship with them, and to preserve the bond you have. It is not […]

We all have situations in our lives that its time to face, if only we had the courage. Whether its an issue in our marriage that is bubbling just under the surface, or a relationship with a coworker that we know we could fix if we could start in on the conversations we know we […]

“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain Although I would argue there is a third most important day, the day you are born again, this quote reflects the deep need placed in us by God to have […]

We weren’t made to live alone. In Genesis 2, we see the very first time God says something is “not good.” For all of the creation story we see a common refrain from God of calling his creation good. He makes the Earth, the stars, the land, the sea, animals, plants, and men, then he calls […]

Jesus said, “I am the way.” In the same way he looked at James, John, Peter, the rich young ruler, Mary and many more, he looks at us today and says, “Follow me.” Jesus is the road. A life with him is the life that is overflowing. A life built on Him is the one […]