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Inspiration and EncouragementOct 22, 2026

The Paradox and the Parable

We give great advice to our friends and somehow miss the very same wisdom in our own lives. Solomon knew this struggle well. This article walks through Solomon's paradox, David's parable, and James' mirror of the Word to show how the story of Scripture creates the distance we need to see ourselves clearly, and the revelation we need to become doers of the Word and not hearers only.

Inspiration and EncouragementMar 10, 2026

The Difficulty of Distraction

Sometimes the busy-ness of life can be overwhelming. The sheer volume of things to do can cause us to focus on getting things done and checked off the list. This article explores the difficulty of distraction in that sometimes it’s not lazy—it’s busy. This article is an encouragement to realign our efforts and focus on the main thing to ensure that we reduce distraction and expend our energy on what is most important. To keep the main thing, the main thing.

Inspiration and EncouragementJan 4, 2026

Under the Weight

You are burning with excitement upon your arrival. You’ve pushed your family maybe a little too hard, the journey has been long and taxing, but this Passover was special.

Inspiration and EncouragementMay 24, 2025

The Soldier

A poem for the holiday. The Lord had placed these words in my spirit several years ago on the Sunday morning before Memorial Day. Let’s remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serve this nation and ultimately each one of us. Many have paid the ultimate price. They are the men and women that allow us the liberty to live the way we do. We honor you and we say, “Thank You.”

Inspiration and EncouragementMay 7, 2025

Prayer is Essential

I believe that we all know that prayer is an important part or Christian living and our walk with God. I would even venture to say that many view it as something that we would need to do, Right? How many people would say we need to talk to God?

Inspiration and EncouragementMay 6, 2025

The Ordered Life

The Psalmist declares often that God will order and purpose the steps of the righteous. These are wonderful promises and realities that we can lean on for strength as Children of God. We must realize however, that these are not exclusive rights but blessings of faithful relationship from our loving Father. We must be pursuing His Kingdom for all these things to be added unto us. This article discusses this idea and the practical disciplines we use to remain faithful to our God.

Inspiration and EncouragementMay 6, 2025

The Banner of Salvation

Praise the Lord Church. I am so overwhelmed tonight by the greatness of our God. I have been grappling with the scriptures for many days and I have no better way than to use some vocabulary that the men of old used to use that seem to be less relevant today and maybe not in the too distant past but nonetheless I have been tarrying with the word and it has convicted me.

Inspiration and EncouragementMay 6, 2025

The Decree of a Decision

Praise the Lord church! You may be seated.

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