God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5c
In August of 2014, it was very hot in Bakersfield—as usual. I had planned a trip to visit my Mom […]
“If it ain’t costly it ain’t love.” Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Mountain View, CA 
My parents and Step Mom modeled love and forgiveness. Let me explain. My Mom left my Dad when I was […]
When you leave this world, will you be known as one who accumulated treasures on earth that you couldn’t keep? […]
God First
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew […]
Your priorities in life aren’t just marginal options. They are life-determining. Your personality is molded inescapably in what  you’ve given […]
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be […]
Significance is about who we are before it’s about what we do. John Ortberg, Senior Pastor, Menlo Church, Sermon: It’s About […]
Have We Slowed Down Like Saul? Once Saul left Damascus and slipped into Arabia, he began taking inventory. There was […]
Jerry Leachman has greatly influenced my life. Although I have never met him, his talks have deeply impacted me and […]
We choose our occupation and profession without a moment’s thought as to God’s will in the matter. We spend our […]
If you pray to God regularly, irregular things will happen on a regular basis. Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle, The 40 […]
Recently I heard Dr. John Piper speak at the Celebration of Generosity and he touched my heart deeply. Below is […]
Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their […]
My father-in-law has been going up to his ranch in the country since he was in his mother’s womb, which […]
When we get old it is what is on the inside that matters. Dr. Greg Waybright, Senior Pastor, Lake Avenue […]
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from […]
Love, is the overflow of joy in God that meets the needs of others especially in times of suffering and […]
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