Snapshot of a Growing Christian

Snapshot of a Growing Christian

There are some simple joys this generation will never know, like picking up a roll of developed film at the drugstore photo counter. Remember the thrill of flipping through that stack of pictures to discover a vacation memory frozen in time? There were the inevitable...
The Upward Climb of Spiritual Maturity

The Upward Climb of Spiritual Maturity

Spiritual maturity is not a destination but rather a process. In fact, the essence of spiritual maturity is a persistent striving to grow more in maturity. In Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul shares his supreme desire of knowing Jesus and becoming like him. And then he...
How I Prioritize The Good Portion

How I Prioritize The Good Portion

This weekend, I had the opportunity to preach on an episode in Jesus’ ministry that has been both convicting and encouraging to me through the years. (If you missed it, you can watch it here.) In the story of Mary and Martha, we see a powerful reminder about the...
Before The Commands, There Is Grace

Before The Commands, There Is Grace

We’ve all been there at some point. You’re a kid, and you just received a gift from someone. You rip into it, and you pull out that action figure, flashlight, or whatever it is that you wanted as a kid. Then, to your dismay, you find that the toy you received requires...
The False Gospel of Self-Righteousness

The False Gospel of Self-Righteousness

If you know me well, you know that I am ultra-competitive. I had to confess to my community group the other day that a small part of me serves because I want to be the “Most Serving One”. Guys, how ugly is that? Lord, pluck it out of my heart! But don’t worry, it gets...