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Life Changes
What is Hope?
Are you or a loved one passing through a season of suffering? Perhaps you’re wondering, “Where is God in all this? Why do innocent people [...]
Prayer and Action: What’s That in Your Hand?
God loves to partner with us – He puts His stamp of grace on our words of faith and makes them happen. And, as we [...]
Prayer: What Intercessory Prayer Really Is
I remember when it first hit me that the Lord said I was an intercessor. And I thought, “Really?” In my mind, intercessors were [...]
Perseverance: How Do I Persevere and What Happens When I Do?
How do we persevere through those times that just don’t make sense – when there’s grief when there are questions when there’s hurt? We know [...]
Persecution: How Do We Respond?
Sometimes, discussing the topic of persecution is like feeding spinach to a baby. The baby is happy to get banana, but with spinach, you just [...]
Persecution: Where Does It Come From?
We all love an underdog story – a Cinderella story – where someone climbs to the top, overcoming all kinds of circumstances. We love that! [...]
Persecution: What’s Happening and Why?
On Sunday morning, November 5, 2017, worshippers at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church heard shots ring out in the parking lot, and looked up in [...]
See! Advance! Shout! Shout to the Lord!
Do you know when to be silent and when to shout from the rooftops? There are times to keep your mouth shut, and then there [...]
Spiritual Coaching
The Plan of God Revealed: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Do you ever struggle with feelings of self-condemnation? Have you caught yourself judging others? Do your life circumstances sometimes make you doubt God’s goodness [...]
Our Sonship: The Four Basic Needs God Put into Our Hearts
Many people struggle to have true intimacy with God or with their family. Today we’re going to look the root cause of our trouble [...]
My Sonship: The Heart of the Father
Who are we in Christ? In Romans 8:16-17 we read, “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now, if [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Honesty
Probably for most of us, honesty seems like a pretty easy topic. We don’t outright lie to people or tell lies, so honesty is one [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Generosity (Part 1)
Growing in generosity isn’t just about giving more; it’s about the condition of our hearts as we give. We may think that we are generous [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Humility (Part 2)
As we grow in character, humility is one of the things that we definitely want to display more and more. We understand that our model, [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Humility (Part 1)
We all know someone who seems to be on the arrogant side. And it’s a total turn off, right? Arrogance and pride just seem to [...]
Relationships + Marriage + Parenting
Our Sonship: The Six Kinds of Earthly Fathers
Do you sometimes feel that God is unapproachable or unavailable? Do feelings of guilt or shame make you feel fearful or unworthy of God? [...]
Creating Healthy Relationships (Part 2)
There are so many things to discuss when it comes to relationships, so I’ve extended our Creating Healthy Relationships blog to include a Part [...]
Creating Healthy Relationships (Part 1)
Relationships are our greatest treasures in life. When we get to the end of our lives, we won’t be thinking about how much we [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Loyalty
Our loyalty is something that companies are after on a daily basis. Just about every corporation has a customer loyalty program to try to entice [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Patience
When you have to stand in line, what is your attitude like? Be honest! If you’re like me, you probably struggle a bit with keeping [...]
Kingdom Character: Growing in Compassion
What comes to mind when you think of compassion? Maybe giving to the poor … helping someone in need … your heart being moved for [...]
Love Languages – A Secret Weapon in Improving Relationships
Want to learn one of my top secret weapon teachings that I share with clients who want to improve their relationships? Watch this video!
Improving Emotional Intimacy Through Family Meetings
Have you ever asked your kids about their day at school and get this answer, "fine."? Or ask what they learned and they say, "I [...]
