There is a quote that is normally attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, “The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.” Whether or not Franklin actually said that is ...  Read More

History is filled with influential and successful people who were underestimated.For example, Albert Einstein was considered “a slow learner.” Thomas Edison was told by teachers that he was “too stupi...  Read More

Imagine that you’re in need of serious medical treatment. Actually, you need surgery. It’s a delicate procedure, and the quality of the rest of your life depends on it.You would want someone trained, ...  Read More

Before we look at the passage for today, I thought it would be helpful to give some background on the book of James. The epistle of James is part of the New Testament commonly referred to as the Gener...  Read More

I want to begin with a socially and culturally provocative statement: men and women are very different. It’s true! But seriously – men and women obviously have various different God-determined traits ...  Read More

There are many themes throughout the Old and New Testaments. The same ideas come up again and again. One of those themes is the surprising reach of God’s grace. His saving mercy extends far beyond the...  Read More

Have you ever wondered, “Why do some church leaders fall?” Why do some act out in a way that disqualifies them from ministry? Sadly, it happens. Nationally, we hear of many every year. It can be hard ...  Read More

We all have strategies for success in our lives. What do I mean?I mean ways we go about getting the outcomes we want. Habits, methods, and systems we rely on. We have ways of doing things.How do you k...  Read More

I want you to think about some scenarios as I read each one.First, picture a child who’s told not to touch a hot stove.Before the command, the stove wasn’t interesting, but once it’s forbidden,they fe...  Read More

Well, if you’re like me, you’re ready for warmer weather! You know it’s coming when you see new buds on the trees and bushes – the first signs of new life. Of course, those new buds aren’t the finishe...  Read More

The apostle Paul makes a hard-hitting statement about when sin entered the world. He says, “The creation was subjected to futility.” Our world was put under a kind of emptinessness that brought tragic...  Read More

There’s a common practice today that’s happening now more than ever: people are wearing their earbuds all the time. How do you feel about that? Some people wear them everywhere – grocery store, gym, e...  Read More