Overcoming Failure

“Be on your guard; stand firm in your faith; be men of courage; be strong.”                       1 Corinthians 16:13 Overcoming failure takes great courage. Talking about our failures is not among our favorite topics of conversation, as it makes us feel exposed and...

Picture Prayer

  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians...

Picture Making an Impact

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the...

In A New York Minute

“Impacting others” is the kind of phrase heard often from conference speakers and leadership training books. But the people who have impacted my life the most have gotten close and personal. They have served me in my neediest moments. When I was a newlywed, Michael...

Picture Temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” – 1 Corinthians...