Pray to Please God Not Yourself

Pray to Please God Not Yourself

When we pray, it is important to structure our prayer to please God.  Part of pleasing God in our prayer is to pray for the right reasons.  The only purpose of prayer is to talk to God.  If you are praying to lift yourself up on a pedestal, then your prayers are...
Casting Crowns Contemporary Christian Concert

Casting Crowns Contemporary Christian Concert

Up until last year, I had never been to a contemporary Christian concert.  I have been to my share of country concerts over the years.  What does a contemporary Christian concert offer that other concerts do not?  Most people will tell you that the only difference...
Jesus Hangs out In the Deep End of Life

Jesus Hangs out In the Deep End of Life

Have you ever thought about how Christianity has a shallow end and a deep end?  Just like a swimming pool where you can get your feet wet or you can jump on in.  I was thinking the other day about how our spiritual walk is like our experience in a swimming pool.  Once...