Devotional

Could there be a secret to having more of God’s blessings?  Psalm 1 has the answer and it’s probably not what you might think!  [...]

"Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked."  Whoa!  Are these words really from the Bible? Imagine your own [...]

Be still and know that I am God. Yes, be still. Rest your mind and relax your thoughts in me. For I am God [...]

I want to share a true story about a 16-year-old who got drunk and broke into a farmhouse while the farmer was on vacation. After [...]

Strengths and weaknesses. We all have them. Have you ever noticed how easy it is to notice our weaknesses? We can spend our lives [...]

I never would say that my mom and I lived in a two-bedroom closet, but to say that my high-school bedroom was small would [...]

I was 19 years old and 928 miles from home on the day my motorcycle ran into the side of a car in Powell, [...]

Praying the names of God. There is so much power in praying the names of God!  And when we pray God’s names, not only [...]

The game of life.  What’s it really about?  How can we be sure we win this game of life? The very first thing to [...]

Once upon a time – and not too long ago – you and I were little kids!   If you close your eyes you might [...]

There’s Power in God’s Word!  Imagine living with the power of God’s Word, alive in you, empowering you with strength and courage to triumph [...]

It sounds so simple, but what about when shootings and lootings are all over the city? What about when viruses, politics, and fake news [...]

Can you feel David’s desperate cry as Psalm 13 starts, “How long, O LORD?  Will You forget me forever?” (Psalm 13:1). There is no [...]

No one likes it when their mind spins into a gutter of negative thoughts – the kind that make us afraid, offended, or judgmental.  [...]

Trust in God.  Yes, trust in God.  Have you ever noticed what your pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and every bill in America has in [...]

What is your purpose?   When you’re feeling down, or life has no meaning – where do you turn?  Where do you find your value?  [...]

You’ve been offended.  Wronged, insulted, or deliberately snubbed.  You have every right to feel offended and to take offense. Now let’s up the ante.  [...]

Psalm 23 is the world’s most popular Psalm and you’ve probably even said these words at a funeral.  “The Lord is my Shepherd, I [...]

If you could make a couple of tiny changes in your life that would make a huge positive difference – would that excite you!! [...]

Who hasn’t struggled with sleep?  Who hasn’t whispered, “God help me to sleep!” or even cried out in desperation, “Please God, Oh God, help [...]

I know a twelve-year old boy who wants to save all of his hard-earned allowance to buy a $604 lightsaber that looks and sounds [...]

Have you ever pulled a wood-tick off your arm – or maybe even your shirtsleeve just before bed?  That loan tick will cause you [...]

Do you feel discouraged?  If you’re feeling worn-out, bummed out or just out of gas, and want to feel better today, this video will [...]

Whenever the New Testament quotes something in the Old Testament, it sends out a doubly important signal that it’s time to pay attention! Psalm [...]

When I was a boy, my dad would take me by the hand, look me in the face and call me his right-hand man.  [...]

Psalm 23 is the most popular Psalm of all time.  You’ve probably quoted verse one, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” [...]

Today let’s talk about self-talk.  In the movie, “The Edge,” a giant, man killing bear chased two men through the wilderness to the point [...]

Who is responsible for the condition of the world today? For all the death and destruction? Who is responsible for the state of our [...]

Desperation.  Who but a desperate person, who but a person with nowhere else to go would cry out to God, “Into your hands, I [...]

I was scared, literally worried sick.  The dark side of the world seemed to descend on me with problems that were way out of [...]

Deuteronomy!  Many people think the 4000-year-old book of Deuteronomy contains one of the greatest sermons of all time!! When Moses wrote this inspired book, [...]

Remember when Peter tried to walk on water with Jesus and after a couple of steps, Peter started to drown.  Jesus immediately reached out [...]

After I fell and broke the C1 in my neck, the doctor told my wife it was a “hangman’s break” from which most people [...]

Last week, my 12 year-old daughter, Anica, and I set a “new world record” for hitting the ping pong ball back and forth 52 [...]

Imagine a life where you're not just surviving, but truly living in peace and joy. Where your soul finds nourishment. That's the promise found [...]

Suppose you spent all day making a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner that everyone loved.   Young and old devoured the food and complimented your cooking except [...]

The advertisement for a well-paying position had only one prerequisite: “EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.”  A man and a woman – each with ten years of experience [...]

I vividly remember my one and only time on a rollercoaster when I was a kid.  While everyone else was screaming for more, I [...]

Jesus is living water.  His living water satisfies the deepest part of us when nothing else can.  Living water!  Wouldn’t it be great to [...]

We live in a complex world with lots of competing views.  Last week I met a guy who told me there were many roads [...]

Imagine two NFL quarterbacks.  One has a pass completion percentage of 65% and one averages 66% - just one tiny percent more.  If you [...]

I stood in line with 100 unsuspecting tourists waiting to board an oversized floating bathtub.  After an eternal hour of pitching up and down [...]

Psalm 23:3 is a powerful and comforting verse that speaks to the human experience in a profound way. It tells us that God, our [...]

Albert Einstein said time is an illusion!  But if that’s true, why did the old man spend his whole life earning money, but then [...]

Little Tyler lightninged into the room, hard, fast and hands flying – picture the grace of a tornado.  Before the 3-year-old’s explosive flash even [...]

Listen to me! Sometimes I just want to scream it! Why won’t you just listen to me?!  Don’t you hate feeling unheard? Feeling unheard [...]

What if there was an easy secret to having more positive thoughts throughout every day?   Would that rock your world!?  Let’s start with a [...]

I think I’ve seen the movie “Babe” – the story about a pig a dozen times and I love the line where the sheep [...]

We all have problems in life.  When problems, sickness and worries come our way, what can we do?  Where should we go? Our complex [...]

What is heaven like?  Have you ever wondered or worried about heaven – or had a fear of the unknown, or wondered what happens [...]

Jesus is the light of the world!  There is incredible power inside the words, “Jesus is the light of the world.”  This light is [...]

When storms come into your life, when you have real troubles like sickness, job loss or death, how do you handle them? Jesus gave [...]

I heard a story about a guy who insisted he was dead.   He was dead – dead serious, so his family did an intervention [...]

Call to me. Can you imagine having a friend say, “When you feel alone, call me and I will be with you. When you [...]

Wikipedia says the song, “I Won’t Last A Day Without You” became a hit single for the Carpenters in 1974, reaching number one on [...]

Imagine finding comfort in the midst of life's most challenging moments.  When darkness surrounds you, shadows lurk, and fear threatens to consume your heart, [...]

Seek God.  Seek is a powerful action word!   It means we are searching, actively looking, and wanting. We’ve all searched, sometimes anxiously, for misplaced [...]

Imagine the excitement of changing one little thing in your life – that could rock your world in a great big way. . .  [...]

Everyone loves a great Cinderella story!  We cheer, whistle and clap when the underdog wins, or see the little guy beat the big guy, [...]

Gentleness.   When you think of gentleness, do the words peacefulness, love and tenderness come to mind?  Gentleness is a fruit of God’s Spirit, that [...]

Did you hear the story about the farmer who accidentally dropped a five-dollar bill into the outhouse hole?  He raced into his house screaming [...]

The goodness of God. Have you ever stopped to think about what makes God not only great, but also good? His greatness is undeniable [...]

Kindness. All of us need more kindness. Would you like to find more of God’s kindness in your world?  Perhaps there really is an [...]

No matter how busy I am. . .   No matter where I am or who I’m with. . .  My kids can always ask [...]

Cinderella stories!  We celebrate Cinderella stories because they are so relatable.  After all, we’ve all been the under-dog and every one of us has [...]

The resurrection of Jesus. When did you first hear about the resurrection of Jesus? How did you feel? Did it change you or your [...]

Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great are universally known as world changers.  But who would suspect that the ancient King of Babylon, [...]

Psalm 23:5 is not just a beautiful passage, but a personal invitation from God to experience his abundant provision and care.  Verse five says, [...]

I used to love a good hockey game.  I grew up as a rink rat who ate, breathed and slept hockey.  When my brothers [...]

Imagine your life balanced in the middle of a teeter-totter where you lean to the right for heaven but lean to the left for [...]

In 1557 the Geneva Bible became the first Bible to be translated into English.  Now everyday people could finally read the word of God!   [...]

I’ll never forget the day I poured a gallon of gasoline onto a giant pile of wet wood, just to help me start a [...]

Hypocrite.  Do you know a hypocrite, someone who says one thing but does another?  They act like a fraud or a phony and no [...]

Jig-saw puzzles.  Some people think life is like a jig-saw puzzle because you start with the easy stuff – like kindergarten or the border [...]

You’ve been cleaning all day but your floor is still a mess so whip out your brand new vacuum cleaner, but it doesn’t even [...]

If you ever want to witness an explosion, watch what happens when a hockey puck hits the net.  Arms erupt into the sky as [...]

Life is short.  Our lives have so little time and our journey is brief.  Because life is so short, we can’t afford to waste [...]

God is calling.   Yes – God is calling you and I to flee to him.  To run into his presence.  Not only to dwell [...]

Nowhere in the Bible did Jesus pray harder than the Garden of Gethsemane, yet as he was crucified, his prayers seem like they were [...]

How is that all children (and many adults) can so easily proclaim: “Are we there yet? Are we there yet” as if they were [...]

Psalm 23:6 is profound declaration of God's love and care for each of us.  I promise, when you really know what the words of [...]

My dog is so doggone thankful.  She wags her tail when I say hello.  She wags her tail when I feed her.  She wags [...]

Heat seeking missiles work by tracking the hot infrared emissions of a jet engine.  Some of these heat seekers can be launched at Mach [...]

What do you do when times are tough?  When you’re down, scared or overwhelmed?  How do you shake heaviness, despair or depression off you?  [...]

I heard a story about a strict family who only watched G-rated movies.   When the mom went out of town, their 11-year-old boy begged [...]

We live in a complex world with many conflicting moral views. . .  So I wonder if you’d be surprised by the 2018 Gallup [...]

Jesus Save Me.   Yes, Jesus save me.  From worry.  From debt.  From disappointment. From sickness.   Jesus save me from so many things trying to [...]

Working for God.  If we are honest, our workdays can range from awesome to awful, no matter what we do, even when we are [...]

Secret sins. What are “secret sins?”  How do they affect us, and how can we shake ourselves free of them forever?  Let’s start by [...]

My college buddy and I tossed frisbees, footballs and baseballs till our arms fell off.  And more than just play, we talked about families, [...]

The young man was a hero – the only one from his entire county who had ever graduated from college! After the big hometown [...]

I know a couple who could be described as having a steady, predictable or routine relationship.  They met with a brilliant marriage counselor concerned [...]

One airplane flew north while the other soared south.  As we passed way to close for comfort the other pilot and I screamed, “fight’s [...]

God changed me. Yes, God changed me, and I want the world to know it! I want everyone to experience the change I have [...]

In the movie, “The Edge,” two men were chased through the mountain wilderness by a giant, man-killing bear.  They were exhausted, starving, freezing and [...]

Suppose that every time you sin it would be like pounding a nail into a wall, and every time you do something good it [...]

I once heard a man say, “If you just admit that there is no God, than life is so much easier,” to which his [...]

Everyone knew that my dog, Scooter was a little dog – except Scooter.  Scooter was a runt of a terrier who weighed 8 pounds.  [...]

Have you ever wondered how the people at church really have so little in common?  We churchgoers range from very poor to extremely rich [...]

There is something mysterious about hearing owls hoot, hoot, hoot through the night because we so rarely see an owl, so it’s fun to [...]

Have you ever put a hotdog in the microwave for way too long?  Long before the outside burns, the inside shrivels and becomes hard. [...]

My mom and I were stuck. . . Trapped on a narrow, rocky, almost invisible path near the top of Sulphur Mountain in Jasper [...]

Ever hear the story about the pastor who skipped church so he could play golf?  He drove several hours across two state lines, just [...]

A woman in a supermarket followed a grandpa and his badly behaved 3-year-old grandson.   The child screamed for candy and caused an uproar in [...]

My friend was very remorseful when he confessed, “I was tired and it had been a rough day.  To make things worse, my wife [...]

We were twenty years-old and the girl was gorgeous.  Stunning.  We were all alone in my dorm room, kissing to our hearts content.  This [...]

The wind raced through a woman’s hair as her convertible sped northward on the winding country roads.  Meanwhile the sun shone on a man’s [...]

If penguins lived in Minnesota, they would’ve hunkered down to fight the blinding snow.  But I wasn’t as smart as a penguin, so I [...]

Why do some people wake up every morning singing, “Praise God for a new morning!” while others often wake up and groan, “Oh god, [...]

Have you ever thought about calling someone but decided not to because you thought to yourself: “I don’t want to bother them” “They might [...]

When’s the last time you saw an adult lick their plate at a restaurant?  Probably never!  We don’t do it because it is undignified [...]

There are few things more frightening than secretly witnessing a violent event.  Once when my kids were little, my family went to a secluded [...]

What gadgets do you love the most?  Would your garage door opener, television remote, microwave or computer make the list?  Or how about heating, [...]

Every morning, the smell of scrambled eggs wakes up my little 8 pound dog, Angel, who runs jumps up and down next to me [...]

When I was 26 years old, I taught world literature and English in a high-school in Mombassa, Kenya.   Although I never went hungry, my [...]

The sunny sky above contrasted the dark storm clouds that blotted out all light in the distant horizon.  The unaware boy scouts were two [...]

My husband, Wallie, is a college football coach who loves every nuance of the sport.   He probably forgot more about football than most fans [...]

The wind-sock pointed up the steep hill like an arrow as my friend, Tristan, raced downward toward the cliffs.  Soon the wind lifted my [...]

The last time you were wronged by someone, did you hear a consistently LOUD voice remind you?  Did the voice say something like, “You’ve [...]

I like a good, honest and open-minded debate but for the life of me, I cannot hardly understand why God gave me only one [...]

Almost every success coach in the world will agree that the most important ingredients to success are:  You have desire and be willing to [...]

The domino effect is a series of related events occurring as a direct result of one initial event.  Some people call it a chain [...]

Life was good for Charlie, his wife, their 7 and 10-year-old kids and their dog as they hiked through the tall lodgepole pines in [...]

Many of our values seem to be measured by accomplishments, money and success.  How big is our house?  What did that car cost?  How [...]

Everyone loves to discover a secret!   I remember the first time my one-year old son and I played catch with “the invisible ball.”  As [...]

Have you ever struggled with the ups and downs of life?  Yes – the ups and downs can be like a roller-coaster.  One day [...]

FREE Gifts to Be Successful Jesus was so concerned that we would live successful and [...]

What makes me unique?  What do you believe makes you unique? I watched some little boys play soccer at a birthday party, where the [...]

The track coach watched in awe as a kid named Butch raced across the quad toward his girlfriend.  It took several attempts before Butch [...]

What does God think of me?  Am I a success or a failure? Is God proud of me or disappointed? The world has so [...]

The younger boy screamed, “It’s my turn!” as he tried to yank the video control out of the hands of an older boy who [...]

Would you EVER consider being tortured to protect a lie?  How about this – would you be willing to let someone kill you – [...]

If you could be any person in history, who would you be? George Bernard Shaw gave a brilliant and truthful answer when he said, [...]

We love making splashy introductions. . . At a recent convention, I saw a master of ceremonies spend five minutes gushing on about the [...]

My brother, his wife and their four little kids were quickly unloading their luggage curbside at the airport.  Bulky bags, backpacks and bustling people [...]

Remember how your high-school science teacher had a glass beaker filled with pure water and after dropping one drop of black dye into it, [...]

How do you react when texters or inconsiderate drivers enter your life or your lane of traffic? I used to be an excitable driver [...]

(They're Not What You Think!) There is no doubt that God wants you to be happy! Jesus even said, “I’ve come so you can [...]

Unveiling God's Secret Have you ever caught yourself wanting more? More money, a perfect partner, a flawless appearance, or a bigger title? We often [...]

Guilt is so heavy. The weight of shame and regret can make us feel so unworthy to be loved, that we hide from others and [...]

Embracing God's Purpose For Your Life If you want to unlock your destiny and embrace God’s purpose for your life, this video will help [...]

So many people are afraid of being alone.  This fear is one of Satan’s favorite ways to beat us up and it often causes [...]

Jesus said, “If you knew when the thief was coming, you’d lock the doors!”  The thief we are talking about today is sin.  So, [...]

Experience His Unconditional Love Are you ready to discover the incredible truth about your worth and value? In a world that often makes us [...]

Imagine walking all alone, through the woods, at night.  Instinctively, your arms move slightly forward in case you trip, and ears replace your squinting [...]

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you moved to a new town? I went to a relatively small high school [...]

What would do if your friend was always late – always, always late? Our trip had been planned for a year.  We had three [...]

I went to a college basketball game and watched the players play their hearts out.  Everyone pushed themselves up and down the court except [...]

My friend slammed my slam right back at me, so I undercut the ping-pong ball with all the spin I could muster.  He responded [...]

How do you handle your anger when someone has purposefully wronged you?  Let’s look at three options the world likes to give: Option 1:  [...]

I have to admit that I’m a striver.  All my life I’ve worked hard with the future in mind.  My motto has been, “Back [...]

We live in an age of video game mesmerization.   It’s rumored that many kids 8 and older need to be called to dinner one [...]

The Minnesota ground is frozen at least two feet below the surface, so it’s a safe time to talk about my vegetable garden. Last [...]

I watched as two men walked away from each other.  One man sheepishly waved goodbye and said, “We should get together sometime” while the [...]

There was only one way to totally describe me. . . I was lost. Reluctantly, I put away my directional-know-it-all-ism and pulled out the [...]

How are you smart?   Babe Ruth was smart with a baseball bat, and Einstein was smart with math.   I met an old woman was [...]

Did you know that God rejoices over you with singing!  Yes he does!  God thinks you are so amazing and wonderful that he rejoices [...]

Psalm 27 is a bold and daring declaration of power and strength. It's not a meek or timid prayer, but rather a fierce and [...]

Many of our choices have predictable outcomes.  For example:  You are walking past the fresh smell of pastries at the grocery store and they [...]

Answered Prayers! Have you ever wondered why God answers some prayers, but doesn’t seem to answer others? Perhaps you’ve struggled, trying to understand when or how [...]

Finding peace. Where in the world can peace be found?  Especially today, when there is so much worry and fear.  Social distancing.  Business closings. [...]

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, when a flood of emotions engulfs you or you want to explode?  We've all been there, but here's [...]

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed, scared, or weighed down by challenges in life?   With our constant flow of negative news and [...]

There is no doubt Jesus does not want us to worry.  But the problem is, we worry anyway.  We’ve all heard Jesus’ story about [...]

What do you do, where do you go, and whom do you turn to when you feel attacked, betrayed, or you are just overwhelmed?   [...]

Have you ever thought about how we literally stand right inside God’s wonders?  We are so blessed to be able to see God’s wonders [...]

Do you find yourself longing for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus?  If so, this video will remind you of a simple, and [...]

Sometimes living by faith can be hard, seem unfair, and feel uncertain.  I know a young lady, a college freshman from another country, who [...]

I am not perfect. Nobody is!  I think human perfection is an illusion, and it certainly is tough to live up to some pretend [...]

Psalm 85 is a prayer that asks God for a revival.  Imagine if our nation had a revival for God!  Let’s see how we [...]

When our lives feel out of control, or we are surrounded by problems, we will resonate with Psalm 86. Many of us will never [...]

Imagine visiting someplace so steeped in faith and history that it made you cry.  This is an ancient picture of Jerusalem from 3000 years [...]

Are you tired of feeling like you're not good enough?  Where you feel like you're not measuring up, so negative thoughts creep into your [...]

Psalm 90 has one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, “A thousand years in your sight are like a single day” (Psalm [...]

How do we put God first in our lives?  In everything we do?  How do we put God first no matter the day and [...]

In today’s complex world with so many opinions and values, how can we be absolutely sure we are making the right decisions from a [...]

Have you wondered about praying for others?  What are the real benefits for both them and us?  Let’s look at the power of prayer [...]

Psalm 91 is a beautiful love song of God’s protection.  In today’s world of so many troubles and worries, Psalm 91 is a place [...]

I’m a city boy and two years ago I became a first time “Daddy” to a dozen incubated, mail-order baby chickens.  They arrived huddled [...]

Why do some people wake up singing, “Praise God for a new morning!” while others groan, “Oh god, its morning?”  Psalm 92 will show [...]

In our modern world with instant news, we are quick to hear stories about pastors and priests who have fallen from grace.  These church [...]

“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95 and Hebrews 3). We are always extra smart when we pay close [...]

What is the meaning of suffering and why does God allow it?  It’s natural to ask these questions when we’re suffering from pain, loneliness, [...]

Why is it so hard to forgive and so easy to be offended?   When someone has deeply offended us, it is easy to play [...]

Today I want to share one little idea that is so powerful and amazing that it will rock your world and change your life [...]

I have to imagine that God’s perspective – his way of seeing things, is quite a bit different than our perspective on life. After [...]

I have some small, feathered creatures that scratch the ground, eat bugs and lay eggs right inside my chicken shed! They sure look and [...]

Do you know what God’s way is? Sometimes it can seem like God’s way makes no sense. You think you have it figured out, [...]

Jesus Heals! Isn’t he incredible? Jesus healed people who were blind, paralyzed, had leprosy, and people possessed by demons! Yes, Jesus Heals!   Do [...]

I saw a car drift all the way over the center line into the oncoming traffic lane.  Suddenly, he jerked his car so hard [...]

Jesus talks a lot about being lost and found and for good reason! Imagine the terror of losing a child in a big store, [...]

Nothing is impossible with God. My dear friends. . . hear it again: Absolutely nothing is impossible with God! Do you ever feel like [...]

What is more priceless than a personal relationship with God!   Having a personal relationship with God means having a faithful friend who is [...]

I broke my neck a year ago. I slipped and fell while loading a cement grinder onto my pickup truck. My head hit the [...]

Do you remember the last time you cried out, “Thank you!” to our amazing God? Thank you for finding me when I was lost. [...]

Unforgiveness is the opposite of forgiving.  It’s holding onto an offense and never letting go.  Unforgiveness has been an overwhelming and universal problem that [...]

Can you feel the heaviness behind the word, guilt?  Guilt can be such a paralyzing and overwhelming feeling.  Guilt can make us feel remorse, [...]

Martha and Mary were two of Jesus very best friends.  They were sisters and their brother was Lazarus – the man Jesus raised from [...]

Oh, the precious and vast wisdom of God! Can we even begin to imagine such knowledge and understanding? How do we get more of [...]

My friend exclaimed, “We were driving highway speeds when an old man took a left turn right in front of me.  I rammed my [...]

Have you ever wondered if going to church is actually important or if God even cares? After all, there are definitely mornings I don’t [...]

Aren’t love hugs the best? Love Hugs! At least that’s what my kids call them. You know the hugs I’m talking about, right? They’re [...]

What is the path of life and how do we find it?  Furthermore, why does the Bible call it the “path of life” and [...]

 You know what I’m talking about.  Not pelting rain or driving wind, but instead, real life storms like broken relationships, sickness, financial hardship or [...]

The giant red and white kite soared high against the deep blue sky.  With a tail half the length of a football field, the [...]

Cry out to God. When you feel afraid, you can cry out to God. When someone hurts you, you can cry out to God. [...]

Who am I? What makes me. . . me? How do I get my identity?  In our complicated world, who gets to define who [...]

Your first time reading the Bible can be a daunting task.  There must be millions of opinions on how to read the Bible. We’re [...]

Choices, choices.  What choice would you make when a blood-sucking mosquito buzzes near your ear like a chainsaw before landing on your arm?  Do [...]

I’m not good enough. Do you ever feel this way?  I know I have.  There are so many times when I try and try, [...]

The couple had given their nephew free housing.  They had bought him a reliable used car, paid off his bills and fed him innumerable [...]

Jesus calms the storm.  He calmed a storm on the sea of Galilee and Jesus can calm your storms too.  Let’s begin our trek [...]

Discipline is something that people love to hate, yet sometimes truly love.  Discipline, done wrong, can be negative and hurtful, but done right, discipline [...]

Betrayal is like being stabbed in the back by someone who is hugging you. Feeling betrayed can bring shock, grief, self-doubt, a terrible sense [...]

Who is God’s friend, and does God even have friends? Is being a “friend of God” reserved for ancient Biblical heroes such as Abraham, [...]

I know a family who invited a friendly, talented but homeless friend to live with them for free for four months. They bought him [...]

Have you ever been all alone, when suddenly you’re venting or yelling out loud? Like stepping on a landmine, some fear or offense builds [...]

Some people call Automatic Negative Thoughts “ANTs” and offer analogies of ruined picnics. But call them what you will, we know automatic negative thoughts [...]

Are you someone who is interested in just the facts, or would you prefer to understand the meaning behind those facts?  Do you just [...]

I was 20 years old when I grabbed a rebound off the basketball hoop and turned to run up the court.  The worst player [...]

 There are many fantastic parenting books and videos that can help us learn how to stop yelling at our kids.  They include ideas on [...]

When you say the Lord’s Prayer, do you ever wonder about the words, “Thy Kingdom Come” and how this relates heaven to us? I [...]

The dying man refused to pray.  I learned he was mad at God because several years earlier, his wife went through a painful death [...]

What does the Bible say about pride? Pride can be a positive personality trait, but it can also be negative, where someone thinks too [...]

When we were kids, learning to listen kept us out of danger, like looking both ways before we crossed the street. Yes, we learned [...]

When you bloom it means you flourish in beauty or excellence. I heard a story about a little sunflower seed who wanted to bloom [...]

Most of us hate the word “unfair” – especially when we think it applies to us. When my daughter was 9 years old, she [...]

With so many ideas and opinions on how to read the Bible, it can sure be a daunting task. After all, it’s a great, [...]

The power of God! Who else can create giant galaxies and delicate little flowers? Yes, the power of God! Who else can reign as [...]

Seek and you shall find. Really? What an offer! Seek and you shall find! When Jesus stated these five incredible words in his famous [...]

I’ll never forget when my son, Michael, spun the lever on the Jack-In-The-Box for the first time in his life.   When Jack popped [...]

The world is filled with them and all we need to do to find imperfect parents is look in the mirror. Although my kids, [...]

Jesus is the light of the world!  There is incredible power inside the words, “Jesus is the light of the world.”  This light is [...]

The man screamed “Liar” so loud, and so unexpectedly, that everyone in the coffee shop jumped. Then he slammed his computer shut and stormed [...]

What is faithfulness, and what are you faithful to in your life? Perhaps an even bigger question might be, what do you wish you [...]

Wouldn’t it be great to have a simple and common-sense way to absolutely know that the Bible is true and trustworthy!   Let’s start [...]

Sometimes satisfaction feels like we’re trying to hit a moving target, doesn’t it? It changes based on our stage of life, our society, and [...]

Last night I found myself silently cheering at a high-school play as Cinderella’s foot slid ever so gracefully into the glass slipper.  Suddenly the [...]

Do you know what your strengths really are?  How often do you think of them, and how often are you thankful for them?   [...]

I used to play high-school hockey with an all-star skater who could zig-zag his way up the ice.  Opponents would try to check him [...]

What did Jesus mean when he told us we needed to become like little children? Little children, of all people! What do we know [...]

In the Gospel of John, chapter 4, we find an amazing little story about Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.  Let’s [...]

The block of wood was just that and nothing more.  Food for a fire or trash for the garbage truck. It was nothing more [...]

Jesus told the woman at the well, “The hour is here when real worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). [...]

Does fear of failure haunt you? Does Fear of failure keep you from pursuing your dreams? Are you trying to win in life – [...]

Guardian Angels are real, and the Bible even mentions them one hundred times. Are you looking for God’s angels at work in your life? [...]

The boy loved the way the girl smiled, laughed and looked at him.  She was smart and friendly to everyone, and more than anything, [...]

How do you react when something bad happens?  Do you get angry, scream, or cry?  So quick, how would you react if your car [...]

There are so many articles about social media and our self-image.  A lot of research suggests that social media triggers comparisons with others, and [...]

God is calling.   Yes – God is calling you and I to flee to him.  To run into his presence.  Not only to [...]

Retribution, justice and compensation. . . All big words laced with the idea that if you do wrong, you’re going to pay.  Yes, payment [...]

How can I kill my pride?  What a tough question, especially knowing how pride can be such a lonely problem. . . Pride is [...]

What makes someone beautiful? Some answers might include your appearance, skin-tone, eyes, body shape, facial characteristics, personality, prestige, the size of your muscles or [...]

Who doesn’t enjoy hearing incredible, real-life stories that leave us amazed by God and how he works in someone’s life!  My family’s story is [...]

A guy went ice fishing for the very first time.  As he got ready to drill a hole in the ice he heard a [...]

The Gospel of John says, “Jesus did so many amazing things that the whole world could not contain the books that could be written [...]

Many of us will always remember feeling out of control and filled with fear as Covid 19 entered our lives and thoughts.  Almost overnight, [...]

How can being thankful change your life? It may sound like such a little thing – just a feeling – but it literally changes [...]

We all remember Jonah’s Bible story because he was swallowed by a whale, but did you know his ancient story is filled with power, [...]

Today's video explores Jesus' last day before going to the Cross. Most people miss a key detail that makes this well-known story come alive! [...]

Oh, the thought of living forever in joy, peace and love that never ends, never gets old and always fulfills! This eternal life is [...]

Could there really be one greatest day in all of history? Perhaps it’s V-Day, the day Abe Lincoln freed the slaves, or how about [...]

Does God really love us?  How do really know and what does it mean for us? I knew a man in his mid-thirties who [...]

 Have you ever had cold feet about God.  Where you’ve felt doubtful, wishy-washy, or hesitant that God is who he says he is?  If [...]

Jesus is the answer.  But what about you and me – sometimes I think I’m the answer, and I’ll bet you feel that way [...]

When times are scary there is nothing better than knowing someone is with you. Three years ago, I broke my neck and cut off [...]

Have you ever questioned if you are God’s child or why God would or should love you?   Let’s answer these questions with a [...]

Jesus cares about you. Yes, Jesus cares about you, me and all of us even when we are so tired, or exhausted, that we [...]

Perhaps you’ve heard it said, “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together, but if you [...]

Nobody’s perfect. It’s true! We can try and try, but eventually we all mess up. Honestly, I mess up every day. Even on my [...]

 I know so many people who think that meditation is not a Christian practice, but the Bible talks about meditating on God’s word dozens [...]

Have you ever wondered if, when or why God answers or doesn’t answer our prayers? These can be tough questions, especially during times when [...]

Have you ever wondered why the glorified and resurrected body of Jesus still had holes in his hands and feet?  Why didn’t God heal [...]

Because of our sins, faults, and mistakes, it's natural to ask, "Does God even want us to come home?" After all the times we've [...]

How often do you think about God's will in your life? When was the last time you wanted something so bad that you talked [...]

Have you ever met someone who always seem full of life? So filled with the Spirit of God!  They’re so positive and upbeat, and [...]

The little girl screamed and contorted her body – furious because she had rolled her bowling ball directly – and I mean directly – [...]

Abundance!  What an amazing word!  Having abundance means that you have plenty, a lavish amount and more than enough.  It has been described as [...]

I have to admit that when I pray I often let my mind drift.  I find myself thinking about people, work or a gardening [...]