Matthew 16:5-12 5 The disciples reached the other shore, and they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus told them, “Watch out and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 7 And they discussed among themselves, “We didn’t bring any bread.” 8 Aware of this, Jesus said, “You of little faith! Why … More The Real Battle – Matt 16:5-12

Proverbs 6:1-5 1My son, if you make a guarantee for your neighbor, clasp your hands in agreement with a stranger, 2you will be trapped by the speech of your mouth; you will be captured by the speech of your mouth. 3Then do this, my son, and extricate yourself. For you have come into the grasp … More A Fresh Perspective on Debt for Ministry Leaders

Prov. 4:23, “Above all you guard, protect your heart, For, from it, life derives.” Our life and subsequent ministry flow from our hearts. It is very difficult to differentiate what is a desire of our own heart or God’s. This is especially true in ministry when the goal is to glorify God and make Him known. … More Our Ambition or His Will???

“Be determined in discipline; don’t slack off. Protect it, for it is your life.” Prov. 4:13. Life Point Church was three-years-old. God was faithful to grow me as a man and a leader during the church planting journey. However, I realized that I was not doing enough on my own to get all God wanted … More Clearing the Fog to See Jesus, Prov. 4:13

Prov. 4:1 Hear, sons, fatherly discipline, and pay attention to the knowledge of understanding. 2 For I will give you good teaching; don’t forsake my instruction. I read this verse in my time with the Lord and prayed, “Father, let my kids hang on to my instruction. Don’t let them forsake it as they grow … More The Little Ones Are Learning From US, But What? – Prov. 4:1-2

Proverbs 3:32 is one of my favorite verses right now. It says the “virtuous” ones are “His confidantes.” I want God to confide in me, at all times, about all things! As I reflect on these verses, I think about what it means to be a confidante. As Christian ministers, we know many things about … More God’s Confidante – Prov. 3:32-35

  Proverbs 3 27Don’t withhold good that belongs to him, when it is in your power to do it. 28Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go and return; I will give it to you tomorrow,” when you have it. 29Don’t intend evil toward your neighbor, who lives confidently with you. 30Don’t accuse anyone without a reason, … More Sifting Our Personal Lives as Leaders

Proverbs 3:23 “Then you will walk in safety on your path, and your foot will not stumble. 24 If you lie down, you will not be terrified. When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. 25 Don’t be afraid of a sudden terror or the ruin that comes to the wicked. 26 For Yahweh … More Proverbs 3:24-26 Three Reasons Why I Will Seek Resourcefulness and Discretion in The New Year

21My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes; protect resourcefulness and discretion. Resourcefulness (Prov. 2:7) and discretion (Prov. 1:4) are gifts God increasingly gives to those who revere Him and seek His wisdom. Resourcefulness is the ability to get one’s self (and those who follow) out of a jam through wisdom. Discretion is thinking … More Two Gifts from God for the New Year! Prov. 3:21-22

What do we mean when we say, “I Love You?” During this Christmas season, we may be hearing and saying these words more often.   What are we really communicating when we share phrases of affection? Maybe we are trying to communicate with words what our actions have failed to say.   Instead of resting in the … More The “L” Word During the Holidays