Did you know fear can actually distort our perspective and keep us from our God-given destiny? If we are not careful, we can make decisions based on fear – fear of the unknown, fear of repeated negative past experiences, fear of what people think of us, fear of failure, fear of letting others down, fear [...]
Over Thanksgiving break, my buddy and I had the privilege of hiking the third-tallest peak in the Smokey Mountains - Mount LeConte. The path we traversed was called Alum Cave Trail, an 11-mile strenuous round-trip trek. It wasn't for the faint of heart, that's for sure. Many began the journey only to turn around [...]
My grandfather was a farmer. Growing up, I remember him telling me stories about the challenges and successes of planting crops. If there was a drought and little rain that year, the crop wouldn’t yield much corn or soybeans. But when the conditions were just right, a huge, bountiful harvest ensued. As Believers in Jesus [...]
Have you ever noticed God cares more about our spiritual growth than He does our comfort? That's right. God is more interested in developing us into mature Christians who can make a positive difference in our world than walking through life as infant Believers. This process doesn't happen by chance or come to pass overnight. [...]
No matter what God did for His people when He brought them out of the land of Egypt, they complained. They were upset because the path to the Promise Land was more difficult than expected and was a longer route than what they would have chosen for themselves. They were sick of mana and quail, [...]
Did you know every person on the planet deals with insecurities, including your parents, your siblings, your mentor and those you admire most? Even the president of the United States, iconic pop stars, academic professors, doctors, professional athletes and pastors and teachers of the Word of God have to fight against their own insecurities? Can [...]
I recently was playing basketball with one of my nephews; he was so excited to shoot hoops with Uncle Cory (me). He ran around the concrete patio with the basketball in hand, trying to score on the mini rim. Great excitement and determination filled his little heart! But after he missed several of his shots [...]
God is faithful. From cover to cover of Scripture and throughout history, we see God keeping His promises to His people, individuals and nations. According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary, faithful means: Steadfast in affection or allegiance – loyal Firm in adherence to promises In observance of duty or given with strong assurance – binding. [...]
Discouragement is a feeling that comes to all of us from time to time. But what do we do when it latches on and won’t let go? If we aren’t careful, discouragement can cause us to look at life through a distorted lens and can even keep us from experiencing God’s best. That’s why I’m [...]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stressed out and full of anxiety? Maybe it’s because you feel like there aren't enough hours available in a day to accomplish the things you want to get done? Work deadlines, family get-togethers, birthday parties, grocery shopping, home reno projects, paying the bills, serving at church, saving for retirement…the list [...]