We hear the word truth used in all sorts of ways these days -- my truth, your truth, etc. We all like to tell the truths we like, and often ignore, or even hide from, truths we cannot handle or do not want to face. If we live life only focusing on telling the truth, we are more likely to only tell the truths we personally like. Life is about more than just telling the truth, it is about submitting to the truth. There is a reason that Jesus said "I am the truth..." and also "A

The last couple weeks of news have been some like none of us really imagined we’d ever see. We’ve all felt countless emotions over what is happening in Afghanistan and our nation’s role in it. In addition, here in Tennessee, devastation over the weekend from flash flooding brought suffering close to home. There is little any of us can do alone against forces of nature and geopolitical strife. But God does not ask for us to change the world by ourselves; He asks first for our

The stunning collapse of Afghanistan to Taliban forces over the weekend, and the terror and danger that its people are now experiencing is gut-wrenching to watch. In times like these, when there are no simple answers and the stakes couldn't be higher, it is important that our leaders, and we, remember that God is our "stronghold." In Him, there is no defeat that cannot be turned around. The Bible says, "You, Lord, are a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of t

We all have so much to be thankful for, and most of us, when we say our prayers each day, commit time to thanking the Lord for specific things in our lives. Thankfulness is a wonderful thing, but it is not everything to the Lord, nor is it even the most important form of worship. In Luke, it says, “Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time wil

It is exciting and gratifying to win in life. Whether it is in school, sports, work, or even at home in our family lives, getting a win feels good. But from where do those wins come from? And are they wins, or blessings? We all have a choice to view the positive things in our lives as wins — things we have personally acquired through our own actions— or blessings — things given to us by our loving Father. When we choose to view our lives through the former lens, we may end up