Precious Promises

I carry around a bundle of Scriptures and quotations with me to read at various downtimes in life. One of my cards has the following John Bunyan quotation: “God has gone all the way from the gate of hell, where you were, to the gate of heaven, where you are going, with [...]

The Homeless: A Lesson of God’s Grace

As I looked out of my Jeep window, I observed Jason and Scott getting ready to join me for a ride to church. The year was 2000 and I was living in a ministry house in Atlanta, Georgia. Jason and Scott had recently been homeless and I was one of three leaders in [...]

Awakened by Grace

When I had just turned 23 and graduated from college, God led me to work at a camp in the middle of Mississippi. Lake Forest Ranch has become a second home to me. More than any other place, God has used LFR to shape me into the person I am today.
This [...]

When Good Desires Become Demands

“When good desires become demands, they turn into an idol and replace God.” As my teaching pastor said this last night, the sting made it’s way deep into my heart. I believe this statement can sum up many seasons in my Christian life - this one included.
In the past, one area that has [...]