Blood talks.  In Genesis 4:10 we hear God asking Cain, “What have you done?  The voice of your brother’s innocent blood is crying out to me from the ground for justice.”  Cain had murdered his brother Abel in a fit of anger and jealousy.  Blood talks, and not just with a spiritual voice. I’ve gone to labs and doctor’s offices where they take a sample of my blood and before you know it, they have t...

Each year dedicated fans of horror shows spend upwards of a billion dollars to open up their minds, hearts, and living rooms to zombies, serial killers, demons, and blood-soaked gore. The question is WHY? What is it that draws people, even skittish anxiety-riddled regular folks into this form of “entertainment”?For some, the physical reaction to fright causes a dopamine release leading to a neuroc...

I believe God is leading me to do something different with you today. You’ve been struggling with a tormenting fear and you need relief now. This is going to be very simple, practical, and laser-focused on your heart. Doctors give out a prescription to address a symptom. This is going to have a prescriptive quality but it’s going to actually solve the root of your fear/stress/worry problem.“Stephe...

Two sisters were hosting Jesus and His disciples at their house. You can imagine the excitement. Martha and Mary were friends with the King of all kings, and here He is, sitting in their living room. So how did they handle this opportunity?Luke 10:39-40 tells us how they behaved. “Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. 40 But Martha [overly occupied and too ...

You’ve been there. I’ve been there. We’ve all hung out on that corner called‘Just Give Up!’ The danger is deciding to live there. When you let discouragement and disappointment talk you into giving up, that’s the real fail.  Whether you’re an athlete or not, there’s something so inspiring about the competitor that just keeps battling even though it looks certain they’ve already lost. That’s where ...