We live in a world that runs on transactions. Work hard → get paid.Perform well → get promoted.Produce results → earn recognition. It’s measurable. It’s predictable. And, in many ways, it feels fair. But the Kingdom of God doesn’t operate…
The Magi are among my favorite characters in the Christmas story. These men, likely Persian astrologers, were so convicted to meet “the king” that they travelled over 800 miles and emptied their purses to honor him. Below is a short…
There's a growing demand for soft skills in the workplace. But what we call soft skills are actually spiritual skills. As Christians in the workplace, how can we cultivate our soft skill set to become better employees and better examples of excellence?
It has been a tough winter. My heart is ready for longer days and warmer temperatures. But for now, I wait. In the chilled stillness of waiting, God reminds me that spring is coming. My wife has been suffering from…
Have you seen the “How Hard Did Aging Hit You” Challenge? This is the latest internet craze where willing participants place their first profile picture alongside their current profile picture to see how they’ve changed in recent years. But rather…
Our home backs up to College Acres Baptist Church, a largish church with quite a bit of paved parking that drains to a retention pond just behind our home. Although the frontside of Hurricane Florence only produced five inches of…
As I sit here on my front porch overlooking countless piles of debris and water receding from my yard, I have mixed emotions. I can’t help but be overwhelmed with gratitude because our family and our home is safe. But…
