Believing in Jesus means to hold on to the truth that our worth comes from Jesus, not from what we do. Continue reading

Believing in Jesus means that we are willing to trust God with everything that we have. Continue reading

Believing in Jesus means that our chief pursuit is no longer comfort, but Christ. Continue reading

This morning Pastor Daryl punched the devil in the face. Continue reading

Believing in Jesus means that when we mess up, we don’t make excuses or try to justify ourselves; instead, we confess our faults and rely on nothing but the sacrifice Jesus has made for us. Continue reading

Believing in Jesus means that our day is no longer made by compliments or destroyed by criticism, because we know that we are the beloved sons and daughters of God. Continue reading

Some of you out there must be praying for me, because yesterday–for no other discernible reason–was my first day in nearly a month not needing pain meds.  Looking so far like this might be day number two.  So whoever you are, THANKS!!!!  Prayer works! To God be the glory. Continue reading

                Yesterday I posted a comment online that has raised some questions and objections.  So I thought I would take a moment to clarify what I meant.  I wrote: “Saying a Christian lost a battle with cancer is like saying Jesus lost a battle with a cross.”  When someone dies from cancer, it’s very common Continue reading

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, some memorable ministry moments: The fifth ministry moment, and the last one for this month, happened late at night and consisted of a phone call lasting all of about eight seconds.  It was January 2, 2012.  Carolyn, Laura Marie, and I had been in Northern Virginia for a few Continue reading

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, some memorable ministry moments: The fourth moment is one that powerfully impacted me during what may be the single worst moment of my life.  On October 3, 2011, one of the world’s best brain surgeons told us that my 58-year-old father-in-law would not live much longer.  After he performed Continue reading