Faith Inside The Obedience Zone (Hebrews 11:20-29)

MOTIVATE As we near Christmas season, the gift purchases begin and so do hiding of boxes. Pro-tip: You remember where you hide the gifts if you hide them all in the same place. But this reminds me of children staring around corners or through door peepholes to obtain a glimpse of what they might receive….

Faith Outside Our Comfort Zone (Hebrews 11:1-19)

MOTIVATE Hall of Fame speeches are usually pretty boring: thanks to people who helped the athlete/entertainer, a few quips about their achievements, and maybe a push-back to those who overlooked or underestimated the individual. But a few speeches stand out with some lines: Famous Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw: “What I wouldn’t give right now…

What is faith? (Hebrews 11:1-3, 6)

MOTIVATE Today, it is difficult to trust people. The media presents information in various types of bias. One of the many takeaways from this last election cycle should be the realization that every news source has its own agenda to present information. So, sometimes, those agendas can be distorted and not based on reality. Yet,…

7 Ways To Increase Compassion

Let’s be honest. Some people are difficult to get along with. People can annoy you with their quirks, upset you with their comments, and disturb you with their actions. And if you think everyone around you is rosy, perhaps the difficult one is you! The overall reality is that everyone needs to learn to get…