As a parent, many times I was moved to say to my young one, “You are not the mother.  You are not the Queen.  You are not God.”  She often operated under the mistaken idea that everything centered around her; and if it didn’t, then it should. Ever come across ...

Every year at this time people come to church by the droves. Whether they come out of tradition or a sense of obligation, what is important is that this is one time out of an entire year that churches are filled. The big question is what are churches doing to ...

Have you ever wondered if you can take your questions to God? Most of us have encountered circumstances or events that leave us asking, ”Why?” When fear, shock, confusion, or grief come upon us, it is natural to have questions. Still, some believe that it is never okay to question ...

It’s Good Friday, but it doesn’t seem like a lot of good happened on this day nearly 2000 years ago. Jesus died that day; a Man without sin. His only crime?–trying to teach His people how to follow God’s Law. He was shunned by His own people (John 19:15), and ...

With Easter just a few days away I hope you take advantage of talking to others about the true meaning of Easter. Recently, I was talking to an atheist about his plans for Easter. He knows I’m a Christian and while I have talked about my faith openly with him, ...

Indiana Governor Mike Pence boldly placed himself at the center of a firestorm of controversy by signing the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Everyone from celebrities and basketball commentators to corporations and the White House is voicing their objections and calling for a boycott on the entire state of Indiana. ...

Rejection hurts. We want to be a chosen one.  Do you remember gym classes with team captains who chose members?  If you were not athletic, it was a time of humiliation and rejection.  Then, adulthood delivers more opportunities for rejection: looking for a job, losing a job, finding a mate, ...

One of the primary keys to setting people free from demons is the ability to discern their presence. Evil spirits often work behind the scenes and influence people in subtle ways. They prefer to dwell in the darkness and remain undetected. Therefore, it is not always obvious when a person ...

Have you ever stopped to think have awesome God really is? I have, and He is AWESOME! Some people fuss about the storms in their life to God, but have you ever stopped to think that sometimes God is the Storm. I’m going to talk about three instances in the ...

What holds you back from doing what you believe you were meant to do? Is it the opinion of others, or a lack of confidence in yourself? Maybe you’ve tried in the past and failed. Maybe you face a disability that seems to stand in the way of your success. ...