We all have experienced hurt at some point in our lives. Maybe it was a close friend or family member, or maybe it was even a stranger. We all have experienced it, and it is probably safe to say that all of us have caused hurt, even if it was unintentional. What would our lives be like if every time we were offended by something, we decided not to forgive and burn the bridge? I personally don't ev...  Read More

Have you ever known someone was doing something wrong but everyone else just seemed okay with it?In the professional sports world, we see this all the time. There are some terrible people, but they are exceptional athletes. Teams and fans will willingly put aside that someone is a terrible person if they can make their team better. People all want to win a championship at any cost. People will set...  Read More

A great lesson that every kid learns at some point in their life is that you get away with things, until you don’t. Everyone can get away with stuff, but at some point, it catches up to you, or as Moses told the Israelites before crossing the Jordan “Your sins will find you out!” I had a similar situation happen to me. When I was a kid, I was really entitled and decided that if I wanted something ...  Read More

This is one of those passages in the NIV that is difficult to give a definitive application to. Your Bible may preface the passage (7:53-8:11), with something like, [The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not have John 7:53–8:11. A few manuscripts include these verses, wholly or in part, after John 7:36, John 21:25, Luke 21:38 or Luke 24:53.] However, there is a reason that s...  Read More

Motivations matter. In fact, they are arguably more important than our actions. When I was a college student, I did an internship at my home church in Warren, Michigan. I was young. I was cocky. I ended up being lazy...at that time in my life. One of my responsibilities was that I was put in charge of a floundering van route. The purpose of this ministry was to provide rides for kids who couldn’t ...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:At the heart of DEI, which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, is the notion that everyone belongs. Often, this belief system has no boundaries as long as there is not outward animosity shown toward others. What happens is that truth gets watered down as every thought, belief, and lifestyle is championed. Jesus came to teach exclusive truths. He was very clear that ...  Read More