Life is crazy. Life is full of unexpected inconveniences. Just today my first two calls got me on a multiple hour sidetrack created multiple emotions and stresses. I kept a prayer in my heart, a few times to stop and say, Lord you have it, I trust you. However, it still was not smooth. Life…
Have you ever experienced something that you leave so impacted by that you hope you do not forget it- ever? This past Sunday was one of those moments. Sunday morning the worship was powerful and you could just feel the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit in the room as we united in spirit to…
Some weeks ago while riding the Lord began to speak to me. It began as I was dwelling on the promise God has assured me of regarding the pandemic of COVID-19. I am confident that God will make this season a blessing to us all if we will listen, hear, and respond as His Spirit…
New seasons and new times of life require a fresh and new outpouring of God’s Spirit. We see the context of fresh outpouring throughout scripture. We must have enough to last. Just as the 10 virgins waiting on the Bridegroom, we must have oil in our lives for the situation and season. We must not…
Is your life defined? Has it been marked? Specifically by God? At the end of the book of Joshua, it says that he and those who outlived him lived for God. In that text, one key phrase stands out to me. It says that they had “personally experienced” what God did for the nation. The…
Leadership can be tough. Dealing with people can be rewarding and difficult at times. I want to share with you two lessons from King Saul on confidence in leadership. Confidence is a tricky subject. Too much of it someone is called proud or self-centered. If we do not have much of it we may be…
Everyday life is filled with many distractions. The recent worldwide pandemic has created many new distractions. The enemy will use whatever tools he can to distract us. Distractions will divide us from each other and Christ. Rather it is in these moments we must stay focused.
There are many lessons this pandemic has taught us. It has reminded us of so many things personally, culturally, and even as a church. At least I hope that we have learned and grown in this season. I believe God allows these things to happen to help us see and understand as we have never…
Have you ever heard the statement “See a Need, Meet a Need?” Sure you have. However, in this pandemic what is the need you see? Pastor Josh also talks about the quality of availability. How persistent and consistent availability is key to being able to serve others.