#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/14: Since God is my guiding shepherd (10), the following are true-no matter what I face in the present-of my ultimate future: 1) I will be redeemed from things/people who are overwhelmingly stronger than me. (11) 2) I will be satisfied with

Nothing hinders we believers more than being out of sync with the present, powerful agenda of the Gospel of Jesus in our lives. Lord, help me to model better this transformative conviction today!

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/15: No matter how overwhelming/dire the present circummstances, the only proper response to God's promises is to fully "buy in" (6-12) because: 1) Nothing is too hard for Him! (17, 27) Je 32:17b "...there is nothing too hard for thee." Je

God is truly working in young and older hearts alike NorthLife ! Please join us this Sunday, 8/17 for worship, fellowship, & study: 10:30a, "Forgive with Assumed Ignorance" Lu 23:32-43 #forgivenessaccordingtojesusseries 5:30p, "Reasons for Repetition" He 12:1-3

Please help the rest of us…How do you practice emotional intelligence/intentionality in these predictable moments of pastoral ministry?

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/16: The only way I can properly parent/teach/preach/counsel God's tough truth is with a "it may be" tone where I am tempted to write people off: 1) From God's Heart Je 36:3 "IT MAY BE that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I

"Beautiful clean sand. Not many people. Walked here in like 5 minutes...he is so enjoying it." #healthforlandon These words along with the pic were texted to me by Heidi just before I joined them at our new home-away-from-home in New Jersey. We have been here now for almost a

Great thought from Dr. Henry Cloud !

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/17: No matter how corrupt the culture and dire the trends, God will notice/honor when I: 1) Advocate for others who are suffering for being faithful in their divine calling. (Je 38:7-14) 2) Trust in divine promises where I most want to

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/18: The consequences that God metes out to correct my rebellion are not "random" or "capricious"; they are carefully selected to prove that His Word "stands" above and beyond man's words-including mine that feel so "brilliant" and

God, help me-in my areas of influence-to skip the "thumb-sucking" stage!

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/19: As a part of God's people, no one or thing can "make me afraid" (27c) because God is willing and able to: 1) Restore me. (27a) 2) Give me rest. (27b) 3) Correct me in a measured-by-mercy manner. (28) Je 46:27-28 "27 But fear not thou, O

#Midweek begins again this Wednesday, 8/20 at 6:30 PM NorthLife !!! Whether you have been a part in the past or are brand-new, please join us for: 6:15p, Full Service Coffee 6:30p, Adult Small Groups, Teen Small Groups, Kidz Club

A healthy Christian home does what is biblical and godly, not personally convenient or culturally acceptable. We are looking forward to learning this new song as our #HealthFamilySunday this week during our 10:30a/5:30p services NorthLife ! youtu.be/cIUcAFMCDnY?si…

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/20: In a world that feels like it is chaotically unraveling, I can have hope because I have a STRONG REDEEMER who is willing to: 1) Satisfy my soul. (19) 2) Remove my sin. (20) 3) Plead my cause. (34b) 4) Secure my rest. (34c) ~ Jeremiah

We enjoyed some meaningful time with Ian this week in New Jersey…we are so proud of/grateful for the godly young man he is becoming! We parted ways this morning with Heidi and Landon remaining in New Jersey for more appointments, Ian headed back to Florida for college, and me

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/21: When I am tempted to think that God is "not big enough" to deal with the powers that oppress me/pains that overwhelm me, I must remember: 1) His REDEMPTIVE WORK amongst His People! (10) 2) His CREATIVE WORK around The World! (15) ~

#GloryingInTheGospel Takeaway for 8/22: To reject God's will for my life, family, ministry is to cut myself off from: 1) Divine Comfort (1, 17) 2) Divine Rest (3) ~ Lamentations 1:1, 3, 17