A Two-Hour Vacation

As the warmth of summer envelops us and the days grow longer, many of us dream of taking a break from our routines. However, the demands of work, family, and ministry often make extended vacations challenging. What if we created a rhythm of “mini vacations” – and a...

An Endless Supply of Strength

Do you feel depleted? Is this a tough season? Perhaps you need a “double portion” of strength? Here’s some help from this past Sunday’s sermon on the Holy Spirit . . . Jim Cymbala is Pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York.  In his book, Fresh Power, he writes...

How to Navigate the Generational Divide

Why do generations label and blame other generations? Earlier this year, I heard the statement, “Every generation throws the next generation under the bus.” I cannot remember the source, but the statement stuck with me. Perhaps because it’s true on a number of levels....

A Biblical Approach to Credit Card Debt

Struggling with credit card debt? If so, you are not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, credit card debt in America has increased by $45 billion from Q1 of 2023. In fact, Virginia ranks...

Stewardship – Like You Own It

In the sermon on Sunday April 28, I opened with the following story: Last week, I was driving to make a hospital visit. While sitting at a red light, I looked to my right and saw a work truck parked in front of a building under construction. The slogan on the side of...