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Jesus tells us, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).  Often in life we can become fixated on the things of this world.  We grow anxious over our finances, our work, our schools, and our future. The world is not short on things to worry about. That is why Jesus says first focus on your vertical r...

Praise the Lord, football is back! Week one of college football kicks off this weekend, and all sports fans are cautiously optimistic.  After all, our teams are currently undefeated, all opponents look beatable, and we are quietly making our plans for conference championship games.  That optimism will of course fade by Monday. Some teams will indeed be discouraged and defeat...

Hebrews 6:19 says, “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”  Storms will come in our lives, but Jesus is always our steadfast anchor.  As we cling to him, he begins to calm the waves in our hearts and minds.

This Sunday I will begin a new sermon ...

School is back in session, and the rhythms of routine have returned.  Early morning carpools have commenced, sports practices are up and running, and everyone is getting busy with life’s regularly scheduled activities.  I personally love this kind of predictable routine. The spontaneity of summer is refreshing, but I am always comforted by the presence of structure and disci...