Sunday
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The Lord’s Prayer Explained: A Line-by-Line Guide to Praying Like Jesus (Matthew 6:9–13)
We are talking about prayer. Two weeks ago we saw that before Jesus gives us this structure — what is called the Lord’s Prayer — he gives us examples of how not to pray. You have to have your heart right in your prayer life with God. You are not praying for the wrong reasons.… Continue reading
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3 Practical Reasons to Be Thankful (Faith-Based)
Three Practical Reasons to be Thankful: 1. Thankfulness shrinks the power of adverse situations in our lives by forcing our mind off those situations that otherwise might consume our time and energy. 2. Thankfulness elevates the positives in our lives that we too easily forget. How often do we have five good days in a… Continue reading
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Good Communication Skills Don’t Equal Good Ideas
Just because someone has developed or has been gifted with the skills of good communication does not mean what they are communicating is of any value. Nor is what they are communicating more valuable than what someone, whose communication skills are lacking, is saying. Let that help you at work, marriage, and church. Continue reading
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Are Modern Worship Songs Too Hard for Churches?
Increasingly, there are a large number of worship songs that are very difficult for a church to perform on a technical level. These songs may even be more difficult for people in the congregation to sing along with on any given Sunday. Without squashing the talent and creativity of those gifted in music, pastors and… Continue reading
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Why NASCAR Makes Sunday Special for My Family

Thank you, NASCAR, for being a great part of my favorite day of the week and providing a canvas of fun, connecting most of my Sundays in special ways. Continue reading
