I am a big fan of the Mission Impossible movies starring Tom Cruise. It’s a team of uniquely gifted and flawed people called together to accomplish one thing—The Mission Impossible. But with this team, it is possible. In each movie, the mission is clear. The team has a plan, though it...

Why are people insecure? I have concluded that the answer usually finds its roots in lack of confidence and low self-esteem through the years. A childhood experience, a dysfunctional home, and the list can explain why people struggle with insecurity. The issue is that many carry this emotional...

Imagine what it would be like to be drafted by the World Champions. The team is loaded with

talent. You are on THE team. You have made it. Life at the highest level of success is yours for

the taking. You show up at the training facility on the first day looking for a new high. The door closes...

When you walk into a church, very quickly you discover there are Rule Followers and those who have never met a rule they liked. 

Most of the time, their intent is good. But the long-term effect is disastrous. The Rule Followers grind through life with a huge rule book while others celebrate...

Words matter. 

Content is important. 

Mindset changes everything.  

Paul wrote in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good and acceptable and...

In the South, Coke is the Real Thing; everything else is an imitation. Years ago a friend and I were walking in downtown Chicago. We came upon a booth comparing Coke and Pepsi. The booth was sponsored by Pepsi. People tasted both samples without knowing which cola they were drinking and then...

When Barb and I were first married, we got into a BIG disagreement over the Super Bowl. We were attending a small church in the suburbs of Chicago. My favorite pro team was in the game. The church announced that service would be held during the Super Bowl. The announcement was stated in such a...

Isn’t it exhilarating every time you share something that makes you happy with someone and then you get to see their face light up in excitement because it makes them happy too? These genuine moments of shared experiences often play a major role in building strong relationships.

No matter...

Women wear different hats in playing their role as a mother, wife, workmate, minister, and more. It can be challenging to pursue further studies when relocation is a concern. These are some factors that Katherine Barner had to consider in enrolling in a seminary to learn more about God....

People in the old covenant offer a sacrificial lamb to cleanse their sins and seek God's forgiveness. But when Jesus Christ came, He became the sacrificial lamb once and for all. It is the best gift brought by the grace of God.

This gift that is freely given and not earned through Him is an...

There are many influences that can shape your worldview and the way you interpret the world around you. When you look at your daily encounters or experiences, you pick up from trends, media, events, and more. This has long started once you are born.

Knowing that anything in this world can shape...

Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross paid the price of sin and brought us salvation. But many of us become confused with the gospel and the free gift of eternal life. Dr. Charlie Bing presents a better way to understand the Scriptures by separating the passages into A Truth (salvation) and...