Let there be Peace – Peace Out
For most of us, what other people think factors into many of the decisions we make. The approval of friends and family has a bearing on our actions and choices. The Christmas story depicts the struggle of a man...
Simple
Did you ever start a project that took longer and became way more complicated than you expected? Most of us have found that sometimes things end up being harder than they need to be. Did you ever feel that...
Deep – The Finest Hours
It seems that everybody has had doubts at some time or another. When we doubt the future, we call it worry. When we doubt other people we call it suspicion. When we doubt ourselves we call it inferiority. Here’s...
Deep – Poseidon Adventure
Paul faced many difficulties, one of which was a shipwreck while in transport to Rome for trial. The trip had been delayed due to weather and the crew was pressing to reach a port of safe harbor for the...
Deep – Perfect Storm
Due to its geographical location 700 feet below sea level and surrounded by mountains, the Sea of Galilee is prone to sudden and severe storms. The disciples were overcome with fear on this particular occasion while Jesus was fast...
Call of Duty Roads to Victory
With the walls rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem united by their faith and community, the future is bright and filled with hope. The Israelites have recommitted themselves to God and are ready to move forward as a city...
Call of Duty Strike Team
Nehemiah received his call of duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He presented his plan to the people of the city and they rallied for the project. The mission is in motion. However, there is no opportunity without...
Call of Duty Special Opps
Nehemiah’s brokenness over the news of Jerusalem’s devastation led him to mourn and fast for “some days.” According to Scripture 4 months passed before Nehemiah asked the king for a leave of absence, travel documents and supplies. What took...
Life is too Short to Not Get Out of the Boat
Someone once said, “Failure isn’t an event, but rather a judgment about an event.” In other words, failure isn’t something that happens to us, it’s the way we think about the outcome of what has happened to us. As...