I recently had the opportunity to go snowboarding with some friends a couple of weekends ago in Michigan. I had been several times before, but never quite grasped how to go down the hill fast. Every time I started to pick up speed, I would start to lean back on my...
Knowing God
blog postsMercy Triumphs Over Judgment
I grew up in Church. I spent my entire life learning about God and what I thought He required of me as a follower. I became an expert at following rules and regulations and found myself comparing the way I conducted my life to that of others. As long as my morality...
Never Give Up
About twelve years ago, I went through my first real faith test as a Christian. Sure, I had been through difficult times before, but this was one that shook the very foundation of my belief system. I grew up in a Christian home. I knew all the right bible verses and...
Be Thankful In All Things – It Can Be A Blessing In Disguise
The holidays can be a great joy for many people. Families get together to eat and open gifts, watch a movie or just spend quality time with one another. Thanksgiving Day is always a favorite time of mine because I get to sit down and watch NFL football with my...
The Battle Within
In every believer’s life there is a battle going on: the battle of the carnal nature (our nature that is opposed to God) verses our new nature that is being renewed in the image of Christ (the nature that pleases God). These two natures within us are in complete...
Get In The Presence Of The Son
I remember when the movie Superman Returns came out! As I watched it, I couldn’t help but ponder on a particular scene of the movie. During this scene, Superman was stabbed with a jagged piece of Kryptonite by the evil villan Lex Luther, and then was beat up and...
Are You Stuck In The Mud?
Do you find yourself frustrated with life, going through the motions, or just feeling like you are stuck in the mud? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Everyone has moments where life becomes routine. Instead of a sense...