As I write this, the trial of Derek Chauvin is nearing the end. The closing arguments and the case was handed over to the jury on Monday. They came back on Tuesday with a guilty verdict on all counts. I do not know if you have been following it...
Are you holy? I certainly am not. I’ve made tons of mistakes over my lifetime. Have you ever struggled your inability to be holy? I have. So, why then is holiness so important? What is it about the holiness of God that makes us fearful, yet...
Have you ever felt trapped in a hopeless situation? Do you know how to restore hope? Well, let me share my answers to those questions. There was a time in my life when I felt hopeless. About 18 years ago my wife Laura was diagnosed with Major...
So, what are the most important days in history? You could say that it was the day you were born and for you that day is a very important day because you would not be here if it did not happen. However, I am not talking about your individual...
Have you ever had bad things happen to you? I have. Did you ever get mad at God for those bad things? I have. Have you ever gotten mad at sin for those bad things? So, this topic of bad things bringing about hope is a difficult subject for me and...
Have you ever been told to something that violated your Christian beliefs by an employer or a government? I have and my guess is you have also. Have you ever been told that you cannot where a cross necklace at you place of work? Have you ever...
Have you ever run away from someone who wanted you dead? I do not think I have. Have you ever really blown it? I have. Have you ever had a loved one die when you thought it was too soon? I have. Have you ever had a loved one betray you? All these...
Have you ever said something that other considered to be profound? Have you turned around and then said something that was absolutely wrong? I know I have? Have you ever proclaimed that you were going to be absolutely faithful to a promise but...
Have you ever wished that your life was different? Have you ever got caught up in the idea of things would be better if only? I have. Have you ever lived trying to avoid the truth? I have. Have you ever tried to ignore a difficult situation? I...
Have you ever had a hard time understanding what is going on in your life? I have. Have you ever had a blind spot and could not see all that was happening? I have. Have you ever been talking with someone and not really hearing what they were...
Have you ever depended one someone? Has someone you depended upon failed you? Has the church you attended ever failed to support you in your time of need? Has your spouse you depended upon ever failed you by failing to live up to God’s standards...
Love Brings Hope! Have you ever been hopeful because someone loved you? I have. Have you ever lost hope because someone stopped loving you? I have. But wait a minute, can someone truly love you then suddenly stop loving you? Is love that fickle?...
