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Intentional Influence

Esther 5:1-14 – Esther seized her God-given opportunity and used it with wisdom. When we obey His leading, we must act with diligence and discretion.

Nobody Wants to Be “That Guy/That Girl” at Work

Nobody wants to be “that guy” at work—the one who drains the room and makes everyone walk on eggshells. You can choose a better path by bringing humility, encouragement, and peace so your presence lightens the load instead of adding to it.

Phones Can Wait Till 15

A phone isn’t just a gadget; it’s a gateway. It can connect your child to truth and community, or it can drag them into temptation and isolation. That’s why waiting matters; you’re giving them the ability to succeed.

Stop Hiding Behind “Judge Not”

“Judge not” is one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. Jesus never forbade judgment—He forbade hypocrisy—and He calls us to lovingly help one another deal with sin for the glory of God.

Apathy & Abortion

Abortion is not only a cultural and political debate but a biblical and theological issue. To ignore the vulnerable or remain apathetic toward the unborn is to deny God’s call to protect life made in His image.

For Such a Time as Missed

Esther 4:1-17 – Mordecai urged Esther to intervene for the sake of God’s people but trusted their survival even if she refused. We must remember that God’s will advances, with or without us.

PIC Check for a Church Staff

Serving on a church staff isn’t just about what you do but also how you do it and who you do it with. Proficiency, integrity, and chemistry are three essentials every ministry worker must cultivate for the glory of God and the good of His people.

How to Preach Through Luke

Sometimes the hardest part of preaching isn’t what to say, but how to pace it. I want to share why we’re about to begin a two-and-a-half-year walk through the Gospel of Luke, and why I think it’s time to go the second mile in letting God’s Word set the pace.

Preaching Through Luke

We've developed a 2.5-year preaching plan through the Gospel of Luke called To Seek and to Save, shaped by prayer and collaboration with our staff. We begin in November 2025, but I’m sharing the outline as a resource in case it helps another pastor break down Luke for their own church.

Spiritual Sabotage: When Your Friends Hold You Back

Think your friends aren’t affecting your faith? The people closest to you may be the biggest reason you’re stuck spiritually—and here’s how to fix it.