The 15-Second Challenge

The 15-Second Challenge

"Leave an extravagant tip."  "Offer to pray with him right now." "Buy her coffee." "Share the story of what I did for you." You've heard these whispers, felt these prompting to do good. Usually it's something that costs you little more than a couple minutes of time and a bit of vulnerability. How consistently do you obey? My teaching leader at [...]

The Great Weaver: A Story with a Punchline

The Great Weaver: A Story with a Punchline

  To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3 Last week I shared this [...]

About the Crown

About the Crown

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 I shared this verse with a friend who is facing a difficult season of trial recently...and God's promise stuck in my [...]