Parenting with a dedicated spouse alongside you is a difficult endeavor in of itself. When a person is divorced or widowed, the challenges increase greatly. So how is a single parent (or remarried parent) to go about their difficult duties of raising children? While it’s hard to give advice that applies to every situation, there are some common recurring issues. …
Every Christian has been endowed by the Spirit with gifts to edify the church. Learn how you can discover and deploy the spiritual gifts which you have been given. A spiritual gift is given by the Holy Spirit in order to serve the church. No one gift is better than the others. Your best type of service will always be …
As we rejoice in who God is and remember what He has done, it should often call us to repent of the sins we have committed. Many of our personal struggles could be avoided if we would just listen to God. Psalm 81 81 Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob!2 Raise a song; sound the tambourine, the …
My family had the incredible privilege of serving with Fuge Camps again this summer, and we got to serve once again at North Greenville University. It was a great honor to serve alongside an intentional and quality Fuge staff and be led in worship by They Came Running. I want to include some notes, resources, and updates from our time …
At every stage of life, we each know the annoying nature of having to ask permission from a higher authority. As a child, we longed for the days when we could eat as many cookies whenever we wanted, ignite fireworks in the most confined of places, and entertain ourselves with whatever mediums that suited our fancy. Those pesky parents were …
Oftentimes in ministry, I want to discover what is the secret ingredient in the life that continues to grow in Christ and what is lacking in those who experience downfall. Where I used to think it was diligence or dedication, I have learned that many people continue to grow simply because they surround themselves with solid friends who want to …
The story in 2 Chronicles 26 is chilling. Uzziah is King in Judah who originally “set himself to seek God” (2 Ch. 26:5). It says that “God helped him” (2 Ch. 26:7) in many amazing tasks as king. And as “long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper” (2 Ch. 26:5). But there arose a problem. This next line …
All of us have been present at bad staff meetings. Many of us have led bad staff meetings! Instead of accepting it as the norm, have you ever considered changing some things up to improve the time spent together? Whether your meetings happen at a company or church, poorly organized meetings can waste time and deplete morale. Your stressful meetings …
David dismayed the effects that atheism has on a person and on a society. People often deny the reality of God so that they can redefine the commandments of God. Atheist– believes there is “no God” Agnostic– believes there is “no knowledge” to determine if God exists Practical Atheist– denies God with a careless lifestyle Psalm 14 14 The fool says in …
Each of us could use more peace in our lives. The Bible teaches that the true source of peace is found in God. Here are some pivotal verses on this important topic. Isaiah 26:3 – You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – Now may the Lord …
It is important to highlight the need for a personal relationship with Jesus. But somewhere along the way, we have made our faith so private that we neglect the benefit of walking alongside others. Have you ever wanted to continue your growth but find yourself falling time and time again? It’s time to go the 2nd mile in having an …
The contestant fearfully strolls up to the microphone. Attempting to stay calm and maintain a certain degree of composure only makes her breath quicken more. She couldn’t have practiced more for this moment, but she inwardly panics wondering if it was enough. With the bright lights blinding, she can hear the crowd offering generous applause, but she knows that if …
Believers are called to find some way to assist orphans. Learn how your family could help through adoption, foster care, respite care, or financial assistance. Why is adoption important? God eagerly adopted us into His family. In love, He predestined us for adoption to Himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will (Eph. 1:5). To …
David warned worshipers not to envy evildoers when their lives seemed prosperous. We must learn to trust God for His provision and forsake any unrighteous shortcuts during challenging times. Don’t Envy the Unrighteous [Ps. 37:1-11] Don’t envy unrighteous people, because while their present might seem pleasurable, their future is painful (37:2, 8-10). When you delight yourself in the LORD, He gives you the desires …
While we live in a divided political time, citizens of heaven, who happen to also be temporary citizens of the United States, should pray for this country. Just as we would pray for another nation far from the Lord, we should pray as well for the people and government of the United States. I have compiled some verses regarding government …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Closing Celebration Matthew 28:16-20 As Jesus sent His original followers out with the task to make more disciples, He sends us out the same way today. Our restored strategy must involve a lifelong pursuit of discipleship. As Jesus sent His original followers out with the task to make more disciples, He sends us out …
It happens at every summer church camp. It’s the final night of worship, and almost every person in attendance is ready to make a decision. If the person is confident in salvation, he or she might repent of sins or make a rededication of sorts. Since last year’s camp got them all excited about living for Jesus, they thought it …
My family had the incredible privilege of serving with Fuge Camps again this summer, and we made our first trip up to Liberty University. It was a great honor to serve alongside an intentional and quality Fuge staff and be led in worship by Kellie and Kristen. I want to include some notes, resources, and updates from our time together. …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 4 Worship Luke 24:13-35 The sacrifice of Jesus was never a Plan B to God’s redemptive work. The entire message of the Bible and the complete history of the world is working towards God’s grand conclusion of restoration. The sacrifice of Jesus was never a Plan B to God’s redemptive work. The Bible …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 4 Morning Celebration Mark 14:1:1-11 Jesus is restoring His Creation, and He has invited us to be a part. Any offering given for Jesus should ever be counted as wasteful. Too many believers are giving their best away to lesser pursuits. You will never give Jesus an adequate response if you are worried …
Depression is often an easy thing to spot, but it remains a very difficult thing to describe. What I mean is that there seems to me to be a scale of depression rather than a state of depression. While I do believe that people can be labeled as depressed, I do not believe it is a simple line that you …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Worship John 3:1-18 In our efforts to find restoration, there are many possible paths we could travel. While many voices will entice you to follow, only turning to Jesus will give you the life you were intended to live. There is only one turn that can save your life. You can’t follow …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Morning Celebration Matthew 16:13-23 While everyone has an opinion of Jesus, we need God’s truth more than we need our opinions. Instead of trying to edit the God of the Bible, we must learn to embrace the God of the Bible. Our culture worships the Wiki God. We want ever so desperately …
“Amen” by Charity Gayle and Joshua Sherman is a powerful worship song. Hope you enjoy! AMEN Revelation 7:9-17 (VERSE 1) Behold, Jehovah, seated on the throne Abba, Father, the Well that overflows The God who was and is and shall be forevermore Holy is the Lord (CHORUS) Amen, Amen Blessing and honor and glory and power amen Amen, amen Blessing …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 2 Worship Mark 2:1-12 Living in light of the letdowns of this world, we desperately want Jesus to fix the broken parts of our lives. While we focus on specific areas we want Jesus to address, He is fully aware of the source of our greatest brokenness. More than you need God to …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 2 Morning Celebration Luke 6:46-49 Referring to Jesus as Lord is not the same as obeying Him as Lord. Our lives crumble when we fail to apply the truth from His Word. Referring to Jesus as Lord is not the same as obeying Him as Lord. All of us go through storms, but …
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Opening Night Matthew 22:15-22 Cultural forces and religious traditions war for our allegiance. Above all of our manmade expectations, God designed each of us to reflect something very specific. Above all of our manmade expectations, God designed each of us to reflect something very specific. The religious Pharisees and the political Herodians couldn’t stand …
I’m a Southern Baptist. We have a large family cooperating as the largest Protestant denomination. With such an expansive group of churches, it means that we do have a few family crazies that we still invite to our reunions. You never know when Southern Baptists are going to make the news. For all the good we do, there are also …
I love sitting down with couples to lead pre-marital counseling. As we discuss all the opportunities and complexities that marriage brings, I will often ask, “So, tell me how you two handle conflict?” In some instances, they will look at each other in such a way that makes me think they were arguing on the drive over to meet me. …
While different churches and denominations vary on the process of ordination, the process is very important. Ordination is meant to have a church set apart a minister of the gospel. Ordination doesn’t make a pastor but it does affirm a calling. The job of an ordination council is to determine: has God truly called this aspiring pastor to the ministry? …
As Christians, we are called to speak the truth in love. Why is that so difficult? “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head into Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Our culture needs truth right now. It also needs love. What I have realized is that it is easy to …
While God’s transcendence is amazing, His immanence is astonishing. The most surprising thing about our exalted God is how close He comes to ones like us. The transcendence of God means that He greatly surpasses our human worth and experience. The immanence of God means that he is intimately close to us. Psalm 113 113 Praise the Lord!Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise …
You can spot a fuddy-duddy a mile away. Their pants are too high, their shoes are too outdated, their music is too quiet, and their schedule is too lame. Everywhere they go, these old-fashioned fossils just exude a boring traditionalism. As card-toting sticks-in-the-mud, their square conformist mentality flees from anything remotely fun or exciting. Their frowns have been frozen …
Imagine a time in which you were surrounded by danger. Forces were against you that literally threatened your very life. Someone comes up to you at the scariest moment and seeks to encourage you. Instead of providing personal counsel, this individual actually quotes a Bible verse to you. Recited from a beloved psalm, this verse reminds you that God will …
A few years ago, our family was enduring through one of the most difficult times we had ever experienced. We were sure that God was calling our family to leave our home, our comforts, our hometown, and our church to serve in another context. When I say that, you might assume that we were unsure of our decision. No, without …
The Bible has much to say regarding marriage. Here are 10 pivotal Bible verses on this blessed union. Gen. 2:24 – Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Mark 10:9 – Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Song of Solomon 8:7 …
As David encountered testing trials, he confessed that his sure hope in this life and the next was in none other than the LORD. If we desire to rediscover joy, we must reorient our focus upon the only one who can provide it. Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.2 I say to the Lord, “You are my …
While numerous cards and gifts are purchased to celebrate Father’s Day, there are many people who dread the holiday altogether. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Whether that absence is due to death, desertion, decision, or detainment, the pain is real. Even in a society …
It is hard to fathom that we have been married for 15 years. In some ways, it has gone by so quickly. In other ways, when I realize all that has happened, it is amazing that it has all been crammed in within 15 years. I am still incredibly amazed that Amanda agreed to marry me. That’s not just obligatory …
As a young Christian, people always told me about the importance of having a quiet time without anyone ever showing me how to have one. I tend to be a rather loud person anyway, so setting apart time to quiet myself seemed odd in the first place. What exactly am I supposed to do during that quiet time? All the …
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