The primary solution to reducing the number of 'mass shootings' and 'hate crimes' and 'gun violence' that occur in our country is not another policy or law. The solution lies in getting to and addressing the root issues that are driving people to conduct these horrific … [Read more...]
Healing – Being in God’s Presence
This past weekend Jeff Bethke shared a message at our church. The focus of his message - view the sermon on video - was healing. One of his underlying themes was that... "Healing comes from knowing God, not knowing more about God." I thought that I'd share a few of the … [Read more...]
The Holy Spirit and Healing – Matthew 18:20
Over the weekend I helped my wife, Janice, host a conference for Christian Life Coaches that have been through her Certified Professional Life Coach training. The theme of the conference was - Building a Better World. (Read more about the conference here - Christian Life Coach … [Read more...]
Lives Are Being Transformed Through P2W
On Thursday of this week, I had the great pleasure of visiting Grace Covenant Church in Huntersville, NC to lead a session of a PathWay 2 Wholeness (P2W) program that their church is offering. 20 women are participating as part of their weekly Women of Grace ministry. Earlier … [Read more...]
You May Be Saved, But is Your Heart Healed?
Maybe you've said the sinner's prayer, but what's the current condition of your spiritual heart? Could your bruised spiritual heart be affecting your physical health? The passing of the Israelites through the Red Sea is symbolic of the salvation we receive as individuals when … [Read more...]
How Are You Attempting to Meet Your Deepest Spiritual Needs?
Because God created you as a spiritual being, you have deep spiritual needs that only he can meet. How might you be attempting to meet them, apart from God? The story about the woman at the well in Chapter 4 of John is an excellent example of how a person can try to meet their … [Read more...]