Jealousy is really ugly. The root of jealousy is always found in the soil of pride. Jealousy comes when we think that we deserve something, someone, or some way that we have not been given. It is self-focused, discontent, and short-tempered. Jealousy is really ugly. Often, our jealousy begins with something that seems innocent. A … Continue reading Jealousy is Ugly

I hate being the bad guy, but as a youth pastor’s wife I have to fill that role in my teen girls' lives sometimes. I hate knowing that I need to cause any pain at all to the absolutely lovely, amazing young women I've encountered at the churches my husband and I have served at. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Become a Good Bad Guy

Right smack in the middle of the first ten commandments of God to His people is the command: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Great. No problem. But what about the bad parents? The parents who abandon their child... the parents … Continue reading Honoring the Unhonorable

Let's imagine a scene together. Imagine you're in a hot desert surrounded by millions of people. Some boys are herding cattle, mamas are calling out to their children to be careful, old men are speaking about the greatness of God... but you already know this. Yesterday, you were a slave: today, you are free. Yesterday, … Continue reading 3 Steps to Reacting Intentionally