What I Learned at the Wilson County Fair
Last night was my family’s first experience at the Wilson County Fair and that’s exactly what it was – an experience. Between petting zoos, hypnotists, chainsaw carvings, and deep-fried EVERYTHING, what more could anyone want in life?? We honestly had such a great time! But God reminded me of something while we were there that...
Be Comfortable in Your Skin
When I was in college, I really struggled with my “calling” to preach. As a freshman, I knew God wanted me to explore preaching and learning how to share the gospel well, but I couldn’t fully grasp all that meant. So, as I began to get opportunities to speak alongside other young preachers, going on...
How To Rise Above Discouragement
Whenever you feel discouraged or down, it can just put you in a funk. If you feel jealous of someone else or your feelings get hurt because of something that someone said or didn’t say, it can really affect your entire week. So, what should you do when you find yourself in situations like this?...
A Better Way to Look at Setbacks
Have you ever felt like you just hit a spiritual wall? In fact, it wasn’t just one wall, but it was as if there were barriers all around you, boxing you into an isolated, paralyzing place in life? These are pretty scary moments – it’s as if God is nowhere to be found and all...
Healthy Change
Change is a good thing. Actually I’m trying to talk myself into that as I even type it. But I know it’s true – if we don’t change, flex, shift (not doctrinally of course), it means we’re not willing to grow and learn. It means we think we’ve got it all figured out, and have...
An Ironic Way to Be a Better Leader
There’s a leadership principle that I’m being reminded of a lot these days. It’s not deep; it’s not something brand new or flashy. But it’s incredibly important, more than most leaders even think. The funny thing is that, initially, it makes absolutely no sense. What I’m talking about is the concept of leaders learning how...
What To Do With Failure
I have learned that there is a healthy tension in ministry that is beneficial to find. It’s healthy to dream big, to try new things, to push farther. I’m even completely fine with straight up failing at things because it means we were playing to win – we didn’t just go for the base hit,...
The Difference Between a Challenger and a Champion
Despite my wife’s preference for my TV viewing, I have to confess…I love watching boxing and UFC. It’s amazing to see the discipline, strength, and speed of these guys doing everything they can to overcome their opponent. My favorite fights to watch are those that involve a challenger who has worked and fought JUST to...
Why You Need to Learn From People You Disagree With
I read a quote recently that said, “Genuine humility is the capability to learn something from anyone.” I think one’s ability or inability to do this tells a lot about them. Can you learn from those you disagree with? Can you be a student of someone that you don’t have anything in common with? I...
Discouragement, Resentment, and Jealousy.
Have you ever thought about how every single person you serve in each and every situation you live out actually represents the Lord? Think about that. Every person you speak to today REPRESENTS Christ. How well you serve them, how you treat them, what you say behind their backs or thoughts you think in your...
Personal Legalism
Forlines makes a distinction between soteriological legalism and ethical legalism. In my own words, soteriological legalism is when a sinner seeks to gain salvation by works and ethical legalism is when a Christian seeks to elevate ethical standards as equal with God’s moral law. Peter and the leaders at Jerusalem were clearly guilty of ethical...
For All the Over-Achievers Out There…
I wanted to write to all of you over-achievers out there who love to do EVERYTHING. If someone asks you, “What do you NOT like to do in ministry,” and you always say, “Nothing! I love it all!” let me first tell you, welcome to the club. I’m definitely in your boat! I love it...
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