Can you be ‘saved’ and not grow? (Justification vs Sanctification)
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We are in the midst of our “Simple.” Series at Journey and just finished talking about having a simple faith that not only is continually seeking God, but that we…
Simple.
We live in a world that is growing more complicated. Busier. More secretive. More exclusionary. More exhausted. More depressed. Jesus proclaimed a simple message of hope, salvation, and a simple…
Do you look for truth?
When you open a book do you look for truth? [I know entertainment is my first reach.] Is this the next great adventure? I think to myself. Why can’t truth…
Finding Peace at Christmas
Today is the Winter Solstice. It will be the shortest day and longest night of the year. It has been celebrated by cultures and religions since the beginning of creation…
My Most Infamous Christmas
This week, as I was walking through our living room, I noticed a picture that a friend had given to Deidra for her birthday. It was a casual picture of…
Finding Peace in the Christmas Chaos
We have just begun Advent which focuses on the anticipation of Christ’s birth during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Christians are often looking for big things at Christmas, and…
Prince of Peace: An Advent Christmas Series
This Christmas season, we will sing songs about peace on earth and good will toward others. We will celebrate the opportunity for peace through Christ and His great promise to…
Thankful for the Body
It’s probably somewhat expected for you to be reading a piece that relates to thankfulness given that we’re celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday this week. You’ll get some of that, but…
The Truth about Pastor Appreciation
To everyone at Journey, Deidra and I are so privileged to serve at Journey with so many wonderful people on staff, in lay leadership, volunteers, and the community of people…
Worn
If I were to describe my life right now, the word that comes to mind is “worn”. If I were to put together a soundtrack for this season of my…