This past Saturday morning, I had the privilege of speaking to the men of Ignite Church at our Man Up Pancake Breakfast. The room was filled with laughter, fellowship, and the scent of coffee and pancakes, but more importantly, it was filled with men hungry for truth. We opened the Word together to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked marks of a godly man: servanthood.I remind...  Read More

I often lie awake in the quiet hours of the night, the rest of the house asleep, and yet my mind is racing. I’m thinking of the faces in the seats of Ignite. I’m thinking of the ones who didn’t come. I’m thinking of the ones who did come, yet seemed distant. I’m thinking of the ones I haven’t met yet, and the ones I may never reach. I’m thinking about attendance, about service, about souls, about ...  Read More

While most people associate October 31st with Halloween, the Church has a much greater reason to celebrate. This is Reformation Day, the day we remember when a young monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, back in 1517. That single act sparked a movement that called the Church back to the truth of God’s Word.Luther wasn’t trying to start a new churc...  Read More

In Revelation 3:15–16 (LSB), Jesus says to the church in Laodicea,“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.”These are strong words from our Savior, and they paint a clear picture of what He thinks about half-hearted faith. The term “lukewarm” describes someone who ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:26–27 (LSB)“Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.”This passage hit me hard today. Over the last year, I have seen discipline in my physical life slip. Last year, I lost thirty pounds through consistent ...  Read More

The problem with thinking you’ve figured out Christianity is that you stop growing. You stop depending on God. You stop fighting the flesh. Instead of running the race, you start walking, then coasting, and eventually sitting still.  Read More

"There’s a reason a racecar’s windshield is so much larger than its rearview mirror. The driver’s focus is always on what’s ahead, not what’s behind. A driver who spends too much time looking backward won’t finish the race; he’ll crash before he ever reaches the checkered flag." Lionel Richie from a recent podcastThat’s how the Christian life works.When we come to faith in Jesus Christ, He forgive...  Read More

As Christians, we must recognize that Halloween’s roots are not neutral. Scripture warns us about practices connected to paganism and witchcraft (Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Galatians 5:20). These aren’t simply harmless traditions but spiritual gateways that invite confusion, fear, and deception.  Read More

Prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue. When you pray, open your Bible and let God speak through His Word. Pay attention to the people and circumstances He places in your path. Watch how He begins to align your desires with His will.  Read More

The Bible is raw and honest. It shows the beauty of faith and the ugliness of sin. But it is not a book of excuses. Description is not prescription.  Read More

With Eureka Days coming this Friday, I have a challenge for the church, especially those volunteering for shifts during Eureka Days. Tomorrow, and every day this week, wake up in the morning with a prayer. Praise God for allowing you to wake up that day. Thank God for the breath he put in your lungs. Thank God for everything you have, no matter how much or how little it may be, because every bit o...  Read More

When you withhold your time and gifts, the body suffers. That means our children in iKidz, our babies in the nursery, SPARKS, and our teenagers in youth ministry do not get the full investment they deserve.  Read More