Matthew 6:1-4 I loved going to the Mardi Gras parades when I was growing up. It was always lively and wild. As crazy as things could get, I always looked forward to the fun of it all. Well-decorated floats inched down the street amidst the choir of party goers. Creativity and skill were on…
Shame is a burden you let go of when you repent and turn to God. Read Romans 10:11
Psalm 85 I praise God when revival is on the church’s mind. I’m one that often asks the church to pray for it. So, praise God there’s a lot of that talk happening right now. People will often agree we need revival. But we aren’t sure what it is. What does it require of…
You live well by living with love. Read 1 John 4:21
Galatians 2:1-10 Religion says, ‘I obey; therefore I am accepted.’ Christianity says, ‘I’m accepted, therefore I obey.’ That’s a quote from an influential pastor that helps illustrate the notion of grace in Jesus. But you can take it from me as a pastor. I’ve heard people voice the way we mix up grace. Let’s…
Others may laugh at the idea of hope, but because of what God has done in your life, you can rejoice in hope. Read Romans 12:12