I gained a new insight into the dynamics of worship one summer while teaching at a Youth Leadership Camp. The environment we found ourselves in played against the stereotype of how to set up for great worship. First, we were a small group-only 34 of us on most nights. Some might have said that we…

Rain can interfere with our plans—plans to mow the yard, plant the garden, go for a walk, play golf, or go fishing.  The kids get stir-crazy when they can’t go outside. We have all had times when we have had to change our plans due to a rainy forecast. On one particular occasion, I remember being…

Recently, as I was meeting with a group of folks, I asked the question, “What is prayer?”  After some discussion, we came to a consensus that prayer is a conversation with God.  However, after further discussion, we all admitted that most of the time our conversation is pretty one-sided with us doing most (if not all) of…

In this episode, Jeremy tells a story about being afraid of the dark as a child. All of us fear something, but the Apostle Paul invites us to turn from fear, worry, and anxiety to rejoicing, thanksgiving, and prayer. Join Jeremy on the journey of replacing our fear and anxiety with thanksgiving and the peace…

In this episode, Jeremy records from a special location–beside a lake at sunrise. The stillness of this place, brings to mind Psalm 46:10 and God’s invitation to “be still and know that I am God.” Stillness can be quite hard to come by in our lives today. Join Jeremy as he rests in the stillness…

In this episode, Jeremy records from a special location–beside a lake at sunrise. The stillness of this place, brings to mind Psalm 46:10 and God’s invitation to “be still and know that I am God.” Stillness can be quite hard to come by in our lives today. Join Jeremy as he rests in the stillness…

Jeremy reflects on an old episode of the sitcom Perfect Strangers that he recently watched with his family. No one wants to be taken advantage of.  Instead, we want what is fair and just. But, what happens when God is factored into the equation? By considering the story of Abraham in Lot in Genesis 13,…

Titus 3:8b,14  And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. … Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent…

Titus 3:8b,14  And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. … Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent…

In this episode, Jeremy shares a story of a friend who helped out in a camper refurbishing project. Even though some of the jobs were overwhelming, the skills and knowledge this friend brought to the task caused Jeremy to be confident and relaxed while tackling the job. We can have confidence every day in life…