Grace & Holiness Grace in many Christian circles has become mysteriously controversial. For those brought up in any sort of holiness tradition (like I was), you’re probably even more susceptible to the systemic suspicion that’s aroused if the word grace [...]
What’s the first question most people ask when they’re introduced to someone? “What do you do for a living?” In other words, let me size you up based on the perceived importance of your job. The Identity Roller Coaster There’s a [...]
Fear has a way of making average look attractive . . . but you weren’t created to be average. For every step you take towards your purpose, fear will be right there trying to push you backwards. It’ll tempt you to [...]
Failure isn’t something to fear in the pursuit of your purpose. In fact, I’ve learned far more from my failures than my successes. Much more dangerous than failure is becoming successful at the wrong thing . . . spending your life [...]
It's not too late to walk in your purpose.
You have a purpose and that purpose needs to be protected. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us to, "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." The good [...]
Purpose requires development. I don't know which door God will eventually open for you, but I know it'll be the door you're prepared to walk through. Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said it this way, “When opportunity comes, it’s too late to [...]
You were created on purpose with purpose. The bible undeniably teaches us that "...we are His [God's] workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10). In short, you are [...]
On my last Sunday as the Lead Pastor of Faith Community Church I wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you regarding what seems to be one of the most dreaded words in our culture: CHANGE. We oftentimes don't mind [...]
You are the solution to a problem! Becoming that solution is your purpose. The bible confirms without question that you and I were created with a very specific purpose in mind: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to [...]
