God has a dream for your life and yet getting there to see it happen can be an elusive struggle. We’ll be looking at one of the most vivid stories of that truth found in the last quarter of the book of Genesis in the story of Joseph–the teenager whose brothers beat him and sold him into slavery, the young … Read More
Having the Best Christmas Ever Even If It’s The Worst Christmas Ever
Below I’m honored to publish a GUEST POST from my wife, Tracy Bradford. _____________________________________ Christmas week has started! School is out of session, Christmas is only days away, and everyone is hustling and bustling with the busyness of the Christmas season… Oh, Christmas Week! You have so much potential! You hold the hopes of merriment, joy, happiness, hopefulness, and much … Read More
STRONGER: Families
Wow! I have really enjoyed this series that has explored the closest relationships in our lives–marriage and family. Today’s message dealt with the challenges of building a household culture full of discipline, submission and honor. To end the message today, we also addressed how to honor adult children and how adult children can honor their parents. Check it out! I … Read More
STRONGER: Insidious DRAMA
FIREWORKS! Sometimes they’re beautiful, but when fireworks go off in your head or your heart, they can maim or kill relationships. This is the third post on the subject of drama on this blog. The first one can be found by clicking here. The second one can be found by clicking here. When a person’s life is full of drama–seeking … Read More
6 Keys to Social Media Wisdom
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large … Read More
Haters Just Gonna Hate: 3 Steps for Overcoming Negative Criticism
Ever run into that person who’s always got a critical thing to say? Ever feel like there are some people you’ll just never win with? Ever been dealt a load of complaining or negativity that has left you beaten? This post is for you! How do you overcome “haters”? I heard it again this morning–some wisdom from pop culture that … Read More
4 Keys for Coming Back from Your Greatest Failures
Here is #21 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #21: How can I overcome what seem like paralyzing failures? A: As a minister, I have been there when lives have come apart from shattering personal issues. Adultery. Divorce. Bankruptcy and foreclosure. … Read More
The Book of Proverbs Is Not a List of Promises
Here is #20 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #20: How can Proverbs 22:6 be true if some children depart from what they were taught? What about the child of faithful Christians who rejects the faith or becomes lost?A: This is the passage … Read More
Why Not Live Together Before Marriage?
Here is #9 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #9: Why does my grandmother think living with my girlfriend is wrong?A: Well, I can’t really answer for your grandmother. However, if your grandmother is a Christian, there are a number of basic … Read More
5 KEYS TO STAYING STRONG WHEN YOU FEEL BEATEN
Here is #6 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q: I know it says God doesn’t allow more to happen than we can handle. I know that we go through “seasons of life”! I am so tired and weary of fighting … Read More