Author: baptized

There is so much that we can focus on in life. We grow up, go to school, maybe even to college. Some people get their masters or doctors degrees studying some field to help prepare or advance in their career. And this education serves us well. It helps us know what to do so that

A very well-known preacher today Joel Osteen often uses the phrase “more than conquerors”. There are many other preachers who reference similar scriptures in their core message. They are often labeled prosperity preachers and receive much ridicule due to their successful ministries. And while I totally agree that there is more to the Bible than

Even when we seek the Lord and do our best to walk in His ways, we still are constantly being challenged with thoughts and temptations that are not of God. We are reminded in scripture that in this world there will be trouble. It can be something as simple as laziness, apathy, or lack of

What does this mean to be ruled by sin? It means we were slaves, and sin was our master. It ruled our lives. The enemy was in control. Many of us like to think that we are in control. The fact remains, when we are ruled by sin, we are not in control. Make no

Life happens. Good things happen, and bad things happen. And as a result, people are shaped and changed by these circumstances. A common saying is, “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” While this might be true, it is not always true. Sometimes life changes us for the worse. It hardens us, steals our peace,

Against all odds, Abraham believed. He believed that God had the power to do what he had promised. He did not waiver when all of the circumstances that his earthly body could see. He did not waiver even though everything looked to be against him. Instead of believing in his circumstances, he was strengthened in

I was just talking yesterday with someone who was beating themselves up on the bad choices and mistakes they have made over the years. This is true for many, myself included, who can easily let our mistakes of the past occupy our mind and steal our joy. Maybe you’ve made a bad mistake at some

For those of you who know me, you know that I love making music. When I was younger I spent many years writing, performing, and traveling. I moved to Nashville, had songs on the radio, and was able to write and play with some great names in the industry. Doors were starting to open and

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s easy to talk a good and righteous game, but we all fall short of the love of God. Today when I got up I wrestled in my mind with so many things. And it can be frustrating. Let’s get

If you have ever have ever heard of the law of five, it goes like this: take the average of your five closest friends, and you will become the average of those five emotionally, financially, socially, spiritually. A great saying that sums this up is, “show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.”