Speaker: Michael Owens

We use the phrase “going through the motions” often.  When we’re doing that, whatever it is that we’re engaging in, we are just checking a box, having no passion or real interest, and doing something… read more

We all have, earn, use and spend money.  That’s not at question.  What is of concern is how do I use it?  More specifically, if I’m a follower of Christ, what impact has that decision… read more

We live in culture of “participation trophies,” which is to say that we regularly congratulate and celebrate the mere act of participating in something.  One of the greatest blessings God has blessed you with is… read more

Our daily lives are filled with words.  Some are spoken, others written, some are sung and with them we are communicating and receiving messages constantly.  If you’re a follower of Christ, God wants to have… read more

If something has meaning or is used meaningfully, we’re saying that it has consequence, value.  We can talk about having and living meaningful lives, but we live out those lives in a body.  The fact… read more

When you get to the end of Monopoly, there are winners and losers, but ultimately, who cares?  It’s just a game, right?  The money, the hotels, the railroads…it doesn’t actually mean anything.  For too many… read more

When Christmas has passed, there are things we need to do…take down decorations, send thank you notes, stop eating so much, etc.  Followers of Jesus know that Christmas is not merely a calendar date, it’s… read more

Jesus wasn’t surprised to come into the world in flesh—He knew this was going to happen.  He knew when it was going to happen.  What was He thinking just before this took place?  He knew… read more

When light shines on something, it affects how it is viewed.  In His own words, Jesus called Himself the “light of the world.”  We are told that with Jesus coming into the world, “among those… read more