Am I a Legalist?
I hear so much today about legalism in the church. I hear it more today than ever and perhaps it is for good reason in some cases. There are simply a great number of churches where it is difficult to find grace because they use discipline as a way to try to earn...
3 Christmas Rap Albums You May Not Know About
Keep Tha C In The Center A.H.M.A.D.D. AHMADD is a close friend and mentor of mine who is a veteran in Christian hip-hop. This album is a reminder that Jesus should be in the center of Christmas. AHMADD points to Jesus in the rough times, he reminds us of the reason...
My Top Family Devotionals For Kids
The Jesus Storybook Bible Sally Lloyd Jones I don’t think I will ever be able to recommend this book enough. This book is so special because it shows how all of Scripture points to Jesus. Many times in the lives of Christians, we see parts of the Scriptures as...
Is Christ Central in Your Home This Christmas?
Sometimes, as parents, we scratch our heads over how we can truly allow Jesus to be the central figure of Christmas. It seems strange to even say that because in reality, Jesus is the central figure of Christmas whether we acknowledge it or not. But I just wonder how...
Online Dating. Does it work?
Many times when I tell people that I met my wife online, they reply with the comment “Oh so it works, huh?” Then they inevitably ask, “Which dating site did you use?” So I want to answer both of these questions in order to give you some insight into the world of...
5 Books That Have Impacted My Christian Walk
5 Books That Have Impacted My Christian Walk I have been serving in ministry for 10 years. Throughout that time there have been a number of books that have been incredibly valuable to me and have shaped my ministry beyond what I could tell you. During these 10 years...
3 Ways to Help Disciple Your Kids
3 Ways to help you disciple your kids As parents, sometimes it is difficult to know how to disciple our kids. We try everything we can. We read Bible stories at night, we pray before meals, and we try to model for them what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ....
How Should I Give? Way #1: Tithing
How should I give? Way #1: Tithing When I was a kid I used to go visit my grandparents for a few weeks during the summer. When I visited them I would always go to work with my grandpa. While I always enjoyed working and spending time with him, I also looked...
Beyond The Sexual Boundaries of Christian Dating
Beyond The Sexual Boundaries of Dating 3 Ways The Gospel Should Inform Our Dating First of all, before I get into the depth of this topic, I want my readers to know that I am no expert on dating, marriage, nor am I immune to sexual impurity. In my past, I have...
Giving Part 4: All Money is God’s Money
Why Should I Give? Reason #2 All Money is God’s Money Have you ever been confronted by one of your parents (or maybe you were the parent doing the confronting) for something they found in your room while you were not home? This has happened to most teenagers I know,...
