The Lord arranged a miraculous encounter between a man named Philip and a high-ranking government official from a foreign country, which resulted in the official coming to Christ. Immediately after baptizing the official, Philip was instantly and supernaturally removed from the scene and the official continued on his journey, rejoicing in the Lord. (See Acts… Read More »

What we believe will always reflect itself in our actions. Even though he is often wrong, we tend to trust the weatherman. If he tells us it may rain, we grab an umbrella. If he says it’s going to be hot, we wear short sleeves. According to the Scriptures, “Those who know Your name will… Read More »

It started with this text exchange with my son, who is a fantastic chef: Me:  Jamin, I would like to know what cooking ingredient do you not use very often but there is no substitute for it when you need it. Jamin:  This sounds like a setup for a joke. What ingredient?  Lol. Me:  No.… Read More »

Father! ABBA! We are grateful for this opportunity to bow before Your throne of grace and mercy and lift our voices to say, “Thank You!” Thank You, Father, on this, the day set aside as Mother’s Day. We especially want to thank You for mothers. Women made in Your image.  Birth mothers.  Aunts. Godmothers.  Adopted… Read More »

We often think of temptation as an influence towards unhealthy or unloving behavior, but equally as destructive (and, arguably, even more so) is the temptation that comes after we have given in to the initial temptation. I am referring to the temptation of unhealthy beliefs – about ourselves or about God when we have, well,… Read More »

“In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them and rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do and I will not leave them undone” (Isaiah 42:16). What I appreciate about this passage is the path the Lord identifies is one of darkness… Read More »

The Lord delights in you!  He wants you to have the best.  Therefore, His heart’s desire is to use every detail of your life to draw you into an ever-increasing intimacy with Himself.  A personalized intimacy that influences the way we see, think and feel about everything in our natural life.  Our jobs.  Our friends. … Read More »

Sermon notes have been moved to “Sermons” under “Pastor’s Corner”  

Talking is often disproportionately promoted as a feature of our relationship with the Lord. There are days when we may not have a whole lot to say to Him. Or we may have much to say but don’t have the energy to talk about it. Or maybe we’re tired of talking. One of the things… Read More »