Inspiration and Encouragement

This summer my family went on a 7 day Mexican Cruise.  It was definitely an unforgettable experience.  The first place we docked was Cabo San Lucas.  I had never been …

I think the reason that God created this whole parenting thing the way He did was to teach us about our relationship with Him.  I have learned more about God …

It’s been a while since my last post.  I had the wonderful opportunity to substitute teach at the school that I formerly taught at.  It was a blessing to be …

Today I was reading in 1 Samuel 8 and was struck by the thought, “Do we really want what we wish for?”  As a little summary of this chapter, Samuel …

“For God so loved the world that he GAVE his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16   If …

 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.  Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.   Don’t repay evil for evil. …

“But God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him.” 2 Samuel 14:4b   This statement was voiced …

I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, says the Lord. Isaiah 66:9 NCV   Pain…I do not like it…I shy away from it…and pretty much …

You know I always thought that forgiving others was for yourself.  People would say, “How can I forgive them for what they did for me?”  And the standard answer would …

I remember as a kid reading the story of Aaron and the golden calf.  I read amazed at the foolishness of the Israelites.  They had witnessed so many incredible miracles …

Wow…I read the most convicting and powerful book this morning.  It’s one of those times where you have read it before but today it just seemed like the Holy Spirit …

When I was fresh out of college, I took a job as a full-time youth pastor at a Chinese church in San Francisco. Talk about a culture shock for me. …