King of the Hill

King of the Hill

Did you ever play “King of the Hill” as a child? Growing up in rural Idaho, you can probably imagine how savage we could get over a pile of dirt on a construction site we should not have been on in the first place. And yet, some of us never really grow out of the need...
Worship to Deeper Faith

Worship to Deeper Faith

We all want to be closer to God, right? Well, at least I hope so. One of the ways we can go deeper in our faith is through our personal and corporate worship. But, healthy and productive worship must be done with a pure heart and clear focus on Jesus. Without God as...
What is a Lament?

What is a Lament?

Simply put, a song of sadness over our sins. Someone asked me, “What is lament and why is it important for us as Christians or is it a practice we no longer worry about because Jesus died for all our sins?” Yes, it is true Jesus died for our sins, but we are still...
Living for the King

Living for the King

When was the last time we stopped and considered how great the love of God is? The Father sent His only Son to die for us to reconcile us to Himself because He loves us all. (John 3:16-18) Think about it; God is the one that wanted to fix our broken relationship. He...
Loyal to God Alone

Loyal to God Alone

At the end of 1 John 2:17, we read, “he [the person] who does the will of God abides forever.” This half verse should cause us to pause and think deeply about our lives and to ask the question, what is the will of God? Since our abiding forever with Christ is...
So, About the Will of God…

So, About the Will of God…

Seeking to know God’s will for our lives is connected directly to our loyalty as believers. No commitment, no direction. It is that simple. When we are loyal to God, we naturally seek to live for Him, know His will, and perform it. Much clarity comes with sacrificial...