There’s a familiar verse in the Bible most of us probably know and may have clung to from time to time. In fact, those who don’t know Jesus often know this verse or at least part of it! It’s on plaques, signs, Facebook posts, tattoos, just everywhere. The verse is Jeremiah...

When my cousin and I were both 15 and learning to drive, I remember his dad (my uncle) saying something that stuck with me. He was talking about waiting to make sure other cars do what they’re supposed to do before you hit the gas, assuming that they’ll do what they’re supposed...

Often my own life experiences lead me to ponder the even deeper things of God and His Word. This past week, I got another MRI on my shoulder which I previously had 2 surgeries on a few years ago. As I was lying there, as still as I could, the only thing I knew was that this huge machine was...

This past Sunday at church, we were reflecting on how truly rich most of us are. As the message unfolded, I leaned over to my youngest son and asked:  “Do you think you’re hearing this differently after our mission trip to Costa Rica last week?”  He simply...

Here at New Life, we’re currently working through a three-week Sermon series titled The Money Test. It’s focused on a passage of scripture in 1 Timothy 6 with an emphasis on our material wealth and what we believe about the things we own.   Last week we discovered that we...

Every day, I ask God for grace and grit. Every day, He answers in ways big and small. I've been thinking about how God gives us what we need every day, which includes both great and not-so-great days. Grace and grit might seem like an odd pair to ask for, but they're actually perfect partners...

Independence Day has always been a big deal in our country. It’s the day we celebrate breaking free from tyranny. It’s about charting our own course and standing on our own two feet.  But as followers of Jesus, I think there’s something worth reflecting on this...

Childhood Dreams When I was younger, I used to daydream about having superpowers—super speed to dash into the street and save someone from a speeding car; super strength to catch a collapsing bridge before it crushed the people below; the ability to fly so I could swoop in and rescue...

Do you know what the center most verse in the Bible says? According to verse count the middle or center verse in the Bible is Psalm 118:8 which says It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. There you go…this is so true. Considering all the messages we receive every...

Let’s talk about something that sneaks in during summer if we’re not careful: the slide. The slow fade. The drift. For me, summer can sometimes mean inconsistency. I’ve got six kids. And in the summer, it feels like everything’s up in the air. Schedules are weird...