Procrastination is a man-made defense in response to fear. Perhaps you haven’t stated it that boldly yet, but whether you’re putting off a difficult project or a potential confrontation, there’s a good chance you’re afraid. What Jesus teaches us about procrastination Jesus reveals this truth when he tells the story of the three stewards. A steward is one who is given charge … Read More

On December 21st at 3:00 AM, 10,000 children’s books will cross the Ukrainian boarder in route to their destination in the Russian occupied territory of Eastern Ukraine. Safe in the Storm: A Ukrainian Tale is a children’s adventure story that encourages children struggling with anxiety to find hope in God. This beautifully illustrated book tells of two Ukrainian siblings who … Read More

All relationships are two-way streets, but that doesn’t exclude us from repairing our side of the road. Whenever a road is under construction, there is a preparation process. Likewise, relational rebuilding, will require persistent preparations. Jesus is a Master Rebuilder. He takes our brokenness and restores our relationship with God the Father. While he waited on us to respond, he … Read More

July 9, 2022 – Remembering the Ways of God Standing between two massive warehouses in Warsaw, Poland, I feel a cool, evening breeze. The breeze carries the laughter of Ukrainian refugee children playing soccer in an empty parking lot with my son, Asa, and my friend, Jason.  The breeze carries the sweet smells of a food truck manned by the … Read More

Read the story then find out how you can help refugee children Safe in the Storm a Ukrainian Children’s Tale is a story that gives a message of hope to Ukrainian refugee children displaced throughout Europe. Written by an American pastor and beautifully illustrated by an elementary school art teacher this children’s adventure tale answers the question, “When I feel … Read More

A number of years ago, I taught at a Ukrainian Seminary that translated and published my books for Ukrainians. When the Russia/Ukraine war began, a ministry partner in Europe used a printer in Poland to print 5,000 copies of Safe in the Storm: biblical strategies for overcoming anxiety and sent them in to Ukraine to be given away. Following their … Read More

Rachel and Jacob had infertility challenges. She desperately wanted to have children like her sister, but she was unable to. For Rachel it must have felt really dark, but the Bible offers hope for how we can be courageous in the face of pain and suffering. Eventually, she had her first-born, Joseph. She must have been elated to let her … Read More

Much of what we practice as adults we learned from our parents when we were children. That’s great when it comes to good character qualities like integrity, compassion, and a strong work ethic. But it can be challenging when you’re trying to break life-long habits of fear and deceit. Here’s the good news: you do not need to be afraid … Read More

Tears come for any number of reasons: joy, disappointment, sadness, or fear. We try so hard not to cry when we’re afraid. From our youth, it seems we’re told to be brave. Tears are for the weak. But God has a different approach. When the handmaiden Hagar is sent into the wilderness with her young son Ishmael, God brings comfort … Read More

We live in unprecedented times. Your news feed draws you in with apocalyptic headlines and equally terrifying images from around the world. During such times, your normally secure financial portfolio feels increasingly insecure. You may wonder what kind of world your kids will grow up in. It’s easy to feel afraid. There are 365 times in the Bible that God … Read More