Keep Moving Forward - Christian Guidance for Living a Life of Perseverance

Sadly, many people don't realize God's invitation to come to Him. Many believers live like spiritual tourists, when they've been given permanent backstage passes!

If you have ever felt unsure about how much God really wants us to be close to him, this week's message will share what He actually says about this.  Please join me.
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Have you ever walked into a room and felt underestimated?

Too young. Too old. Too quiet. Two new. Two inexperienced.

If you can relate, please join me for this week's message.

I know I have felt this way.

When I was in my 20s, I looked like a teenager!

Now things have reversed and in many settings, I'm now the old guy!

I want you to know that God has put so much p...

Have you ever noticed that some prayers are "safe" and some are "dangerous"?

Safe prayers are the ones that we pray without really thinking – like, "Lord bless my day."

"Help everything to go smoothly."

"Keep traffic light and the coffee strong!"

Nothing wrong with those prayers! But then there are dangerous prayers.

The ones that do...

So many times in life we can sense that something is off, but we're afraid to take a closer look at it. Yet, when you discover what is wrong and you're able to correct it, then you're grateful.

Kind of like when you have food stuck in your teeth and finally a loved one points it out to you. And your response is, "Thank you for letting me know!"

Please join me this week to learn how God g...

So many of us struggle with negative self-talk. Perhaps you have caught yourself saying under your breath something like, "I'm too slow." "I'm not good enough." "I'm outdated."

If you can relate, please join me for this week's message.

But once you find out what God thinks about you, I'm telling you, your perspective is going to change.

We're g...

It's so easy in life to be going through a challenging season and to think that God has forgotten us.

Do you ever wonder if God is really there for you?  If so, please join me for this week's message - I think it will help.

However, Psalm 139 tells us a different story. God sees us, searches us, knows the parts of our life that we're proud of and the parts we would just like to avoid, but God doesn...

Most of us grew up, believing an unspoken rule, "If I do the right things, life should work out."  And then life breaks that rule! 

The diagnosis comes anyway, the prayer feels unanswered, the faithful suffer while the dishonest seemed to thrive.

If you ever feel like you're doing the right thing but life feels unfair, please join me for this week's message:

We find ourselves asking,...

It is true that we all are on own journey. But, we all do have something in common. We all experience times of pain.

If you or someone you know is going through a painful period now, then please join me for this week's message.

Jesus warned us ahead of time that we would have trials and troubles and suffering.

No matter where you are at on your faith journey, God wants to give you new eyes to see f...

Life has a way of serving up new challenges to face, new decisions to make, and new obstacles to overcome. 

If you are facing some life decisions or challenges, join me for this week's message.

And that can be scary! 

However, we have to understand that courage isn't the absence of fear – it's trusting God in spite of it. 

Courage isn't about feeling ready, it's about ste...

Do you find yourself tired, worn out, and living life drained? There's so many things in life that can knock the wind out of us. 

If you can relate (or want to help someone you care about who is burnt out), please join me for this week's message.

Fortunately, we were created with a certain capacity to carry things. 

I've got good news, God is everlasting, and that means He never runs out of...

When we find ourselves walking through the valleys of life, it can feel confusing, lonely, and even scary.

Maybe you're faced with a "valley" in your own life, or helping a friend through one.  Please join me for this week's message.

It can be very hard and lonely.  But Psalm 23 tells us another story!

The Lord is always walking with you wherever you go.

We just have to unde...

Sometimes when life gets hard, our view of God gets too small. 

If you have ever doubted or questioned God during tough times in life, you're not alone. Please join me to explore this in this week's message.

God invites us to have a greater view of what He can do. 

In fact, He tells us whatever you ask for or even imagine, I can top that! 

Let's expand our view of God this new year...

The New Year often brings a bunch of mixed emotions – anticipation, regret, uncertainty.

If you're feeling a bit uncertain about the coming year, this week's message will help.

Biblical hope doesn't deny the past or ignore the unknown; it anchors us in who God is.

Hope is a confident expectation!

As we finish up 2025 and launch into 2026, let's grab a hold of hope for a new...

There are certain seasons of life that can be more intense, more stressful, and filled with a lot of activity.

The challenge is to not allow all of that to steal the peace that God wants us to rest in. 

Longing for more peace in your life - or in yourself? Then please join me for this week's message:

Today's message may give you a monumental shift in your understanding of peace. 

Here&a...

One of the big messages about Christmas is that Jesus steps into the mess of our lives, but it doesn't stop there. He steps in to bring us unspeakable joy. 

If you are looking for more joy in your life, or wanting to share it with someone you care about, then this week's message is for you.  Please join me in discovering how Jesus can bring more joy into your life.

Like the joy is so great that it's...

I was talking to a friend of mine who's been a follower of Christ for many years. He looked at me and said, "I still question if God really really loves me. Or does he just put up with me."

If you ever wonder how much God really loves you, please join me for this week's message and see what the Bible says.

It made me think of how many of us relate to that and are not experiencing God's pe...

Here's something that I know, that I have experienced, and that God's Word shouts… Saying "thanks" to God brings tremendous blessings into your life!

Join me for this week's message on experiencing more gratitude in your life, together with God's increased blessings.

Gratitude has a way of opening our spiritual eyes. There's a beautiful cycle in giving thanks to God: the more we...

We all face challenges all the time. The Bible tells us ahead of time that we are going to have many different trials. Even Jesus made it crystal clear that we would have hard times.

If you are going through a hard time (or want to be better prepared for one), please join me for this week's message.
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But there is good news! 

God gives us instructions on how t...

Most of us grew up in a culture that screams, "You pushed me. I'll push you back harder." But God has a better way. 

If you have felt deep inside the desire for a better way - Something that feels right AND works better - Then please join me for this week's message.

God tells us of His divine way. 

God instructs us on how we can let Him fight our battles. 

Let's discover ...