Jesus’ Arrival: Joy is Closer Than You Think

December 14, 2025 Today we’re talking about joy! We’re looking at the shepherds in the Christmas story. They were just minding their business in the fields at night, watching the sheep. I think they were happy: they had a job, they were out in nature, and they didn’t have to sit at a desk inContinue reading “Jesus’ Arrival: Joy is Closer Than You Think”

Elijah and Depression

June 22, 2025 We’re talking about a great prophet and miracle worker today, Elijah, and about a very difficult time in his life when he suffered from Depression. It’s encouraging to me, and I hope to you, that Elijah, one of the greatest prophets in the Bible, even he had a time in his lifeContinue reading “Elijah and Depression”

Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King 

April 6, 2025  My generosity journey started with me being angry and afraid of generosity. I was a pastor in my 30s, Kevin and I had kids and student loans and car loans. I heard a pastor named Bill Easum say that a pastor of a church needs to tithe 10% to their church. TheyContinue reading “Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King “

Ruth: Devoted to God’s Purpose 

November 3, 2024  Today we’re starting a short message series on the Old Testament book, Ruth. First, I have a survey: what kind of movies do you like best? Action? Yeah, like Mission Impossible! Comedy? That’s mine! I love to laugh! Mysteries? Or horror movies? Action, comedy, mystery, horror, does that cover all the movies? Oh,Continue reading “Ruth: Devoted to God’s Purpose “