Juneteenth commemorates the day that Union General Gordon Granger announced to former slaves in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended, and they were free. The announcement came two…
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What’s in a name? Names were a big deal in the Bible. Name changes were often made by the Lord to signify changes He made within a person. Saul to…
As I write this blog, the Super Bowl will be played tomorrow and I am rooting for the Chiefs. I am a big Eagles fan and had my moment of…
Have any of you struggled with unbelief? Believe it or not, it’s one of my most frequent battles. Any time we get caught staring at the waves, unbelief that Jesus…
Last year when we anticipated the year 2020, there was great optimism. Different pastors did sermon series that bounced off on 2020, like 20/20 Vision, or 2020: Clear Vision for…
Have you ever had a hard time staying focused? Does the term squirrely resonate with you? Squirrels are actually fairly focused on their overall goal of storing up nuts. They…
When one-year-old Ayla Esler was able to hear for the very first time, she burst into a big smile, putting her hand to her ear and wiggling with glee. She…
Have you had your faith tested in 2020? Most of us would say, “Yes” to that question. I was thinking through the struggle we all face each day as the…
When it comes to the types of resolutions people make, Americans not surprisingly focus on self-oriented changes. Among those planning to make resolutions, the top pledges relate to: weight, diet…
