Life Category
Calling and Character
Posted on July 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

One of the greatest joys I have as a pastor, is assisting people in their journey of faith, especially when it comes to seeking out who God has created them to be. I have many conversations with individuals trying to understand their calling in life. They are navigating through heavy questions of passion, purpose, and […]
Dealing with Doubt
Posted on May 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Have you ever felt like you were inadequate? Have you ever looked in the mirror and questioned whether or not you are truly doing what you are supposed to be doing? Self doubt is natural, mainly because it is a broken part of yourself that hinders you from experiencing the fullness of your potential. The […]
Finding a Rhythm
Posted on March 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sometimes you need to take a step back to figure out your pace in life, then jump back in with a good rhythm.
Rising To The Occasion- What We Can Learn From Nick Foles
Posted on February 5, 2018 1 Comment

The Super Bowl was last night. It was supposed to be the sixth championship for the New England Patriots and Tom Brady. It actually seemed like it was Tom Brady against the world. The outcome was exactly the opposite of what people expected. The Philadelphia Eagles wound up the victors in a pretty solid matchup. […]
Who Should We Be?
Posted on December 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

God’s character is clear: He loves His creation and His heart is for those who have no voice and are lost in this world.
When Healing Doesn’t Come
Posted on November 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

God uses everything for His glory- somehow. It is just hard to see it while we are going through hell on earth.
Some Relaxing Thoughts
Posted on November 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

On my Facebook page, Bobby Benavides, I asked the question, “In an age of busyness and crazy schedules, what are ways you relax?” We all have our calendars filled with important events and meetings. We have our google calendars linked to our phones in order to keep ourselves linked to our schedules. Some people even have […]
The World Is Dark, But We Can Shine Brighter
Posted on November 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

As many have been watching, the attack on the church in Texas has rocked the nation…again. From Orlando to Vegas to Texas, we are watching darkness aim to overtake our light. [tweetshare tweet=”The sad part about these tragedies is how quickly they become political narratives instead of narratives for unity.” username=”^M)zLemMY!u5ZU3lg5tTofaqD7l2DKda:1:1″] The two-sides want to […]
Three Reasons to Step Away From Social Media and One Important Reason To Come Back
Posted on October 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

The world needs Christians to step into the bad and point towards the good.
Walking Away For The Sake of You and Others Around You
Posted on October 25, 2017 1 Comment

When you are speaking truth into someone’s life and they don’t want to hear it, you need to step away.
It doesn’t mean you drop them forever, nor does it mean you stop being there when they reach out.