Growth

As I looked down at my shoes this morning, I noticed the mud that was caked on them. I grabbed another pair. Mud. Pretty much all of my shoes have a bit of mud on them right now. They’re muddy because I’ve been walking through my backyard quite a bit lately. You see, we’re in…

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know god’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) I grew up watching science fiction movies with my grandpa.…

Hopefully, you’re aware of the concept of firstfruits. It’s mentioned throughout scripture. It’s the concept of giving God his portion before all else. We practice this in our marriage with our finances. Before the cable bill is paid or groceries are purchased, we set aside our tithe to God. It’s His. Scripture is peppered with…

“Can u guys come for supper one night this week??” That’s what the text said. Our friends invited us over for dinner. It’s always fun to share a meal with friends. Great conversation, timely stories, and often a good belly laugh makes the time enjoyable. Many of the times that I cherish most in my…

R esolutions are often made in the new year. “I’m going to lose that weight.”  “I’m not going to gossip anymore.” “I will be nicer to my brother.” We’ve all made those resolutions. How many of those have you kept? I know my record isn’t that good. Hezekiah did the same thing, but he…