SERIES OVERVIEW: BLESSED

Have you ever felt crushed because a dream you cherished didn’t come to pass?  That disappointment may be some of the deepest pain you’ve ever experienced.  But here is some good news: that pain can lead you to the best discovery you’ve...

Can’t Breathe Without Community

A man once told me he was getting a lot out of Sunday worship but stopped coming.  “That makes no sense, why would you stop something you’re enjoying?”, I asked.  He replied, “I feel awkward around people.  I’d rather stay...

Connecting with a New Pastor

          Here’s a sample of a nightmare conversation with the new pastor. You:     Come in pastor, would you like something to drink? Him:    Yes, whatever you have is great. You:    ...

Why Did the LORD Harden Pharaoh’s Heart?

A non-believer posed this question to me once, and she was angry as she posed it.  The fact that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart confirmed what she suspected already: that God is really just a bully.  Yes, if you picture God as a cosmic Nice Guy, then this...

The Life-and-Death Drama of Your Personal Story

True or false: the only people who have a gripping testimony to share are those who spent twenty years on the mission field in Africa, those who were supernaturally delivered from addiction to crack, or those who heard an audible voice call their name and saw a white...