The whole story of Christmas can be summed up in one word, grace. As I read over the Christmas story time and time again, I’m blown away by God’s grace. The definition of grace is unmerited favor. In layman’s terms, grace means receiving something you don’t deserve. We usually think of grace in terms of … More God’s Gift of Grace

Brandon Heath’s new Christmas song, “Just a Girl” has me enthralled. One line in particular has captured me… “He’s just a King…a million angels crowding in to see…Jesus there among humanity” Think on the anticipation the angels in heaven must have experienced upon Jesus coming to earth. The King of Kings and the Lord of … More Just A Girl

What does it mean to follow Jesus? Does it mean that I act a certain way? Does it mean that I think a certain way? Does it mean that I’m a certain degree different from the world? What’s the magic number for that degree of difference? Why do we even ask? Should I even ask? … More Follow Jesus and TV?

Life and Theology. The two need each other. You cannot have orthpraxy without orthodoxy – they are inseparably interrelated. Orthodoxy means “right doctrine” or “right belief.” Orthopraxy means “right action” or “right living.” Without right belief there is no right living. Correct theology is completely essential for proper living. What we believe determines how we … More