Exodus 15-17 is the account of God dealing with the Israelites in the wilderness.  We all go through “wilderness experiences” in life.  These experiences are often what God uses to chisel and grow us into a deeper maturity in our walk with Jesus.To fully understand the lessons God is teaching the Israelites through these wilderness experiences in Exodus, we need to be reminded of the events that t...  Read More

While working toward my bachelor’s degree, I was fortunate enough to have required reading assignments that I truly enjoyed. One of which was a book called The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawerence, first published in 1933. It is a grim tale about a family obsessed with money and status. So consumed by materialism, their dwelling place becomes an encapsulated nightmare of whispers for wealth. The...  Read More

When a crisis suddenly appears at your doorstep, how do you respond? Do you:a)Ignore it.b)Panic.c)Make a quick and often rash response.d)Pray about it and wait on God.All too often our response is anything except pray first and wait on God. We can learn about seeking God during a crisis from the prophet Daniel. In the book of Daniel, Daniel and his young buddies have been taken captive from their ...  Read More

PRAISING THE LORD FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLDuring the week of July 17 - 21, our campus was filled with hundreds of joyous and excited children participating in Vacation Bible School.  This year’s theme was “Twists and Turns.”  The kids learned throughout the week that Jesus always walks with them through the twists and turns of life.  Over 400 children attended and were well taken care of by over ...  Read More

The summer moments are dwindling fast. Vacation Bible School and our church camps are in the rear-view mirror. Many of our vacations are already done and documented on social media. The days are starting to get shorter and we’re already in the last week of July. Next week is August and the new school year is right around the corner. And if you’re like me, it’s been a full and somewhat exhausting s...  Read More

You may be the only gospel someone ever “reads”! Think about that for a moment.  While not that long ago we could be certain that most people in our culture would read or hear about the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a multitude of ways, today that is just not true. What is true is that “you” may be the only gospel that someone ever “reads”.  Your story of how God revealed Him...  Read More