“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) “You don’t have to wait to be great!” You’ve probably heard me say it in a weekend service, or have walked past the big letters on the wall in our kids ministry, but this simple statement reflects the immense value we see in intentionally investing in, and…
In our culture today, seeing adult men make decisions for Christ and then choosing to be baptized is a full-on miracle. We see it over and over here at Milestone as we partner with wives praying for their husbands and inviting them to come to church. Once they get here, the best part is hearing these men say, “Well, unfortunately I liked it.” One of my favorite moments from last weekend was getting to share with you Michael’s story. His…
“Good Friday” is a catchy phrase—an easy way to remember a very important day. But let’s be honest…the name falls short in capturing the depth of emotion and eternal significance of the day it celebrates. And yet Jesus told His followers to remember His death every time they gathered. He wanted them to always keep it in front of them. He wanted this understanding to be at the forefront of their minds. But why? I don’t know about you but…
As we wrapped up our series on Moving Mountains last weekend, I shared a story of a 25-year-old high school teacher in our church named Sammy Max. I received a letter from Sammy last week describing what the Lord has been speaking to her throughout the series and how it was especially meaningful to her because of her story. I wanted to take a moment today and give you a little bit more of her incredible journey… Dear Pastor Jeff…
There ain’t no pain like kid pain. It’s bad grammar, but real truth. If you’ve walked through any challenges with your kids (and let’s be honest, we all have) you know this kind of pain. It cuts deep. Raising children is an incredible responsibility we are entrusted with…but it’s also messy. It takes time, effort, and a great deal of emotional and physical energy. It’s challenging, it’s tough, it’s painful and it’s worth it. Trust me, I know. Brandy and I…
The worst part of moving is the excruciating amount of time it takes to go through all the stuff. You find yourself asking, “Where did we get all this?” There are times when I think it would be so much easier just to start from scratch; but most of us end up sorting through everything to figure out what to keep, what to sell, and what to get rid of. The truth is, when you go on a journey there…
You’ve been looking for your car keys for an hour and your spouse swoops in and finds them on the kitchen table in 30 seconds. You’ve searched every crevice of your couch for the TV remote that ends up being on your entertainment center (where it belongs). You can’t find your reading glasses that are sitting right on top of your head. You know the feeling: that thing you’ve been looking for has been right in front of you…