Here's the bottom line. Stay in the race. Stay in the fight. It might be a colossal struggle for you. But don't quit. The outcome far outweighs the struggle. You are not the first person to face the challenge of Christian faith, life, and ministry...

Compelled to Proclaim the Word My heart is filled with emotion every time I read this passage. It's all over the map. I'm thrilled, intimidated, excited, encouraged, and overwhelmed all at the same time! But most of all, I feel "compelled." Every time...

"Well done good and faithful servant." – Jesus

As a follower of Christ, there are simply no words I long to hear more than these words from my Savior. If I never hear another compliment or kind word in my life, it seriously wouldn't matter. As long...

Today is December 18th, and you know what that means…its time for the annual "Christmas Sermon". This morning, we turn our focus to Matthew chapter 1 where we find one of the most meaningful titles for Jesus in all of scripture. But before we begin, a...

A Father's Love and LongingToday is December 11, 2011. 35 years ago this day, Maureen and I pledged our lives to one another in marriage. For us, today is a very special day! We are grateful today to have our whole family together at church. We are...

So far in our series in 2 Timothy, we've learned that God accomplishes His purposes in our world when ordinary people step up to the assignments He has given them. Now, the truth is that there is actually a long list of things that keep you and I from...