A parable is a story that is used to teach truth and to explain things in a way that the hearer can better understand. The Parable of the Talents is typically referred to when teaching about money. How are we using the money that God has given us? Are we investing in others based on what He’s given to us? Instead of thinking of the talents as money, I want you to consider the talents as relationships. The story is found in Matthew 25:14-30 and is as follows: 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a […]

It seems like it's been forever since I've written. Between the building campaign/project, holiday season, and the new year's meetings; it seems like I have literally had no time to write. But then again, it's not like I've had anything that I've just been dying to write about…. Until now. You see, I think we've got to address the republican ELEPHANT in the room; that's right, I'm referring to the man of the hour, Donald Trump. Lately it seems as if Mr. Trump has ruffled quite a few feathers. These feather-ruffled Trump haters have risen up and voiced their concerns. This, of […]

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world….. Red and yellow, black and white, all are precious in His sight…… Jesus loves the little children of the world. I remember singing this song in Vacation Bible School as a young child. In a world that had come so far, but yet had so much further to go, we sang about the equality of all mankind – the "Imago Dei" of the Bible. That is, even as children, we understood that we were all created in the image of God. We understood that we were all a part of God's […]

When you think about it, church building campaigns to churches are a lot like Tony Romo is to Cowboys fans! And when I say that I don't mean that they cause members a lot of heartache, disappointment, and grief – I mean that you have some that love them and some that hate them. Now if you talk to any true Cowboys fan you will find out quickly that there is no middle ground when it comes to my boy Tony Romo; he's either the savior sent from heaven or he is the spawn of Satan that will eventually find his […]

In two weeks we will celebrate the biggest day of the year in Christian circles; the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Men, women, boys, and girls of all ages will finish opening their Easter baskets, finish off those chocolate eggs and marshmallow bunnies, and will proceed to the closet. They will put on their Easter outfit (often times purchased just for this special occasion) and they will head to a worship service. At that service they will celebrate the single greatest event that has ever taken place in the history of mankind – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sadly, for many this is […]