At the start of this new year, I started reading from the beginning of the Bible and am continually amazed at the story of God’s plan and the stories that were written down thousands of years ago woven together to form God’s big story and what He has in store for us. So as January is already almost over, my simple encouragement is this from Deut. 31:6, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never

Hi friends! Do you have a sin in your life that you just cannot seem to get control of? If this question strikes a cord with you, then check out the below four tips to help you overcome that sin. Before we get to the four tips, I want to let you know that if you are struggling with a sin in your life, know that the Holy Spirit is convicting you today to stop this sin. This sin is preventing you from being an effective witness for the Gospel; however, it does not mean that God

On May 23, 1988, my twin, Matt, and I were born near an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia. Little did I know, just like many others of you, that in that moment and because of that moment, so much emotion would transpire over the years from many different sides. From the beginning, it was never about me. In fact, someone much greater than any of this knew about it all beforehand, and I am continually learning that to this day. It would take many pages to write all that has happene

Why do we hold so strongly to the doctrine of election as reformed Christians? Is it really such a matter of importance that one believes in a sovereign God who not only foreknows His people, but by His decree elects them to this estate? My answer to this question is unequivocally Yes! Not only is it important, it is necessary. When we think of what it means to be “saved”, what do we really think about? Do we conjure up images of sinking in the ocean? Utterly alone and helple

Being present is one of the most crucial mental skills that an athlete can have. Remaining stuck in the past, or thinking too far ahead, can alter performance concerning the task at hand. As a former Division I basketball player, I can appreciate how important it is to be engaged in every moment. I made three game winning, buzzer-beating shots during my athletic career. On those occasions I knew that they were critical moments. I approached those times with exceptional focus

Christians tend to be paralyzed by a fear of being outside of God's will. “I just don’t know if this is God’s will for my life,” we may say. Now, without a doubt, it is an admirable desire to be inside of God's will. When thinking through this practical topic, a couple of basic questions arise: First, how do we come to know God's will? Second, what are the limits to knowing his will? I will attempt to address these questions in some detail below. As creatures, we are unable t