Peter was minding his own business, doing what he was incredibly familiar with, fishing, when Jesus approached him on the shore of the...

Ah, fairy tales. We all loved them when we were little, didn’t we. The fair maiden, the villain, the conflict, and the conquering hero....

Being labeled a “Hero” is a mighty big moniker to carry! While there are definitely heroes in this world (courageous and noble people...

You may have heard me say this before in one of my talks, but when I get to heaven, after I see Jesus, the first Biblical hero I want to...

A teenage girl. Nothing especially exceptional about her. She didn’t necessarily stand out in the crowd. She didn’t necessarily come from...

Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are walking a fine line?" This expression is often used when we are very close to two different...

Jesus taught with stories. These stories carried powerful messages to those that otherwise could not absorb what He was teaching. I am...

Spring always meant my Grandma was going to change her bag to the shiny white one. Black was for winter, white was for spring and summer....

A few weeks ago, I was sitting with my 72-year-old mom in church. After the worship set and announcements, I instinctively leaned over to...

When I pack for a trip and don’t want to check my bags, I strategically begin figuring out how to pack everything I NEED into one...

I have a confession to make, as I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Hawaii, body image has been a real thing for me. Swimsuits and...

“Are you ready to boogie?!  Are you ready to dance for joy! Raise your brightest smile up to God; He’s the one we’re praising today!...

I’ll never forget hearing the story of when a pastor friend of mine was in Africa on a mission trip. He was with a team ministering and...

Hey, friend, what are you wearing, a crown of beauty or ashes? "...bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes…" Isaiah 61:3 (NIV)....

“It’s like juggling bowling balls!” It’s a favorite saying of mine. I use it when I’m feeling overloaded and weary, handling more than...

The mark of true greatness is humility. When I think of all the people I really admire, they usually possess a great deal of humility....

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together, as some have the habit of...

Ever heard of a guy named Grantland Rice? Me neither, until just recently. There is an oft-quoted saying that many have heard but...

Most New Year’s messages are all about fresh starts and new beginnings. There’s something about the New Year that gets us pumped up and...

Jesus had a heart for children. In a world where children were second-class citizens that should be “seen and not heard,” Jesus invited...