My friend and assistant Melissa Crabtree decided to get #offthebench a few weeks ago when a mask mandate and other restrictions were proposed in her city by the city council. Today and Monday she’s sharing her story of what it has looked like to stand up and rally others to fight for liberty, even with no experience. She’s learning along the way, the Lord is bringing others to help, and it’s working. The mandate has been voted down twice now in Enid, Oklahoma! Ordinary people are the ones who need to stand up, and Melissa is sharing what she’s learned, how Christians can overcome some typical hangups that keep them sitting on the sidelines, why it matters so much. There is a place for everyone to speak up.
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Don’t waste the time you have with your children. These are the most important days of their lives.
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There can be no greater joy to see our children grasp their gift of true privilege. In a world that’s struggling to understand the most basic truths, the Bible reassures us that we are and always have been at the center of the Father’s Heart, and that is true privilege. Continue reading →
God calls us to walk bravely and courageously with Him. Join me today as we learn from the life of King David and look to see how God’s people reacted in Scripture when they encountered fearful situations. Grab your cup of coffee and listen in—I know you’ll be encouraged. Continue reading →
I’m visiting with my friend Connie again today, and we’re talking about the fear that has gripped this nation. We can step back and interact in our culture from the perspective of a sound mind, and that will help us starve the fear that seems to be engulfing us. Continue reading →
There is so much freedom in recognizing that we are not enough, yet we are bombarded with a message to the contrary. Jesus is our enough-ness, and when we believe that, we can walk in the rest of His plan for us. All we need to do is look to the cross, and that tells us all we need to know about our value. Today in part 2 we’re talking about the fourth and fifth myths culture is telling us. I know you’ll love Allie. She’s one of my favorite millennials! Continue reading →