Tag: Joy

Joy

November 14, 2025

Shake Off the Dust and Keep Moving Forward

You know, ministry isn’t always the smooth road we imagine, sometimes it’s more like hobbling on crutches after a tough fall, or healing up after multiple surgeries. I remember a time early in my walk when I shared the Gospel with a close friend, only to have him turn away, mocking the very truths that had changed my life. It stung, and in the quiet […]

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August 21, 2025

Pressing On: Trusting God’s Promises

In one of my morning prayers, I’ve found myself wrestling with God’s plan, whispering, “Lord, if this is what You have for me, You know what’s best. Forgive my discouraged heart.” It’s a raw, honest moment, laying bare my struggle to fully embrace the path before me with ups and downs. Yet, in that very breath, the Holy Spirit stirred within me, igniting a joy […]

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August 11, 2025

The Shepherd’s Scars: Why God Chose the Lowest to Show Us True Leadership

I was in the airport and found myself talking to a business executive once, and he dropped a line that stuck with me. Once he learned that I was a bivocational pastor, and in ministry for the outcome and not the income, He said shepherds in the ancient world were the bottom of the barrel, basically the janitors of their day. I looked him in […]

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June 22, 2025

God Never Gives Up on Us: Lessons from a Pastor on Crutches

This morning, I sat on a stool to preach next to the front pew, as I’m still on crutches, my body reminding me of its limitations. Yet, as I looked out at our congregation, I was filled with a deep conviction: God never gives up on us, no matter how many times we feel like quitting. My journey to the pulpit today, crutches and all […]

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November 27, 2024

…Everyday Thanksgiving Prayer…

As I rise from my cozy bed, I thank you, Lord, for the strength to start a new day. I’m reminded that many are unable to leave their beds, and I pray for their healing and comfort.In the chaos of morning, when socks go missing and children eating breakfast takes longer than expected, I give thanks for my family. You’ve blessed me with loved ones […]

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August 1, 2024

Why Boys Don’t Belong in Girls’ Sports

In the world of sports, fairness and safety are fundamental principles that ensure an enjoyable experience for all athletes. However, the inclusion of boys in girls’ sports teams has become a contentious issue, raising important questions about competitive balance and the integrity of female sports. Biological Differences One of the primary reasons boys should not compete in girls’ sports is the significant biological differences between […]