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Help Me Lord
Have you ever found yourself in a situation so desperate, so traumatic, so fearful, or so burdensome that the only prayer you can utter is, “Help me Lord!”? These words have been spoken millions of times…
Small Tweaks That Will Make a Huge Difference
Nothing defines a leader more than how they manage/mismanage their own schedule. Nothing. It is everything. Our lives and our leadership are made of moments.
A Clean Heart and a Christmas Spirit
“Psst….your __________ is showing.” Many women whisper this warning to alert of wardrobe malfunctions and avoid embarrassment. This can be very helpful, but what most of us need
Knowing God Through the Darkest Hours
On February 1, 2024, around 12:00 am, I rushed my 7-year-old daughter to the ER, thinking she just had a severe case of the flu. But the reality was far worse—
Purposeful Parenting (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we discussed how success as a parent (or in any other mentor role) is not about the product that your children turn out to be but about…
Purposeful Parenting (Part 1)
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command…
Discipleship and Gen Z
“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and...
Courageous Joy in the Face of Suffering
Courageous Joy in the Face of Suffering In March of this year, my family went through one of the hardest trials we have ever faced. Already parents of two beautiful girls…
Trophies of Grace
Mother’s Day is a holiday like no other. Beautiful flowers, cards, and gifts seem like such small rewards for the eternal impact that these women have. Yet smiles and laughter fill the room as mothers are honored and praised. This is as it should be, for as Elizabeth...
Doubting God’s Character
In moments of hardship and doubt, it’s natural to question God’s character. Yet, it is precisely in these moments that we need to anchor ourselves in the unwavering truth of who God is.
A Celebration of Redemption
The children of Israel were ready to leave. Their bellies were full, their shoes were on, and their bags were packed. This night was different from all other nights.
S.W.A.K (Spoken with Affectionate Kindness)
I was having a conversation with a woman I did not know, and she was telling me how she “teases” her husband with the phrase, “My next husband…
First Things First
This is the time of year when many people will have a list of new things they are going to try or new resolutions. However, before jumping into a new to-do list, let us take a step back and evaluate our lives and our priorities. Brethren, I count not myself to have...
How is Your Peace?
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14)Peace is one of the most beloved themes of Christmas. I remember often experiencing a few moments of Christmas peace while sitting in our living room on Christmas morning. All the...
Good Gifts, Perfect Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 In the Christmas season, do you spend a lot of time thinking (and stressing) about finding the perfect...
In Everything Give Thanks
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Thank you!” I remember those words finally coming out of my daughter’s mouth when she was just over one year old after weeks of her mother’s constant...
5 Meditations for the Suffering Soul
Suffering is a reality for anyone who lives in this broken, sin-cursed world. Some suffering is fleeting, while other trials are the sort of prolonged agony that lingers unbearably on. Some suffering is physical, some emotional or spiritual, and others a combination...
Called not Driven
Christian leaders can be some of the most ambitious people on earth! God designed some of us for this - but we must know our limits. Our ambitions need the guidance and guardrails of wisdom and humility before God. John the Baptist was called to be the forerunner of...
Teaching Our Children- Who & How
As the school year begins, we stop to consider educators. We think immediately of teachers who stand in the classroom, teaching our children how to read, write, and count. In the church, we associate this responsibility with spiritual leaders– pastors, evangelists,...
Those Pesky Emotions
We respond to our life experiences through emotions. Just bang your thumb with a hammer and see if the physical pain you feel doesn’t also produce an emotional response! When you have a deadline to meet, the pressure produces an internal stress that you feel very much...
Is Cancer The Result Of Sin?
Is cancer the result of sin? This is a question that you have probably faced at some point in your life. One of the most dreaded things to hear at a doctor’s visit are these stinging words, “You’ve got cancer.” Undoubtedly someone in your family or circle of friends...
A Tribute to Dad
Several well-known ministers over the last few months have been ushered into the presence of God. It is special when one of God’s soldiers finally meets His Lord and Savior. My dad, a faithful preacher for over sixty years, was one of those. His name was Jack...
Tips for a Gospel-Centered Summer
Summertime is upon us! It is a time for pool parties, camps, barbeques, and smores. Perhaps you have grand plans for this summer, or perhaps you just need to take a break from the hustle…
Let Them Fly
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) “We just want to see the mother,” were words spoken by two strangers who startled my mother by walking into her hospital room just hours after giving birth to...
A Fresh Start
As spring weather approaches, refreshing rain brings life to green, lush grass and fragrant colorful blooms. The changing weather conditions invite people to leave their warm winter shelter and enjoy the warmth of the sun on their face once again. Outdoor activities...
My Jesus
In an ever-changing secular culture that is shaping the minds and hearts of our future leaders, God has given Trevin Wax a unique platform to communicate the biblical worldview to the body of Christ. It has been a joy for Dawn (SICM's Executive Assistant) to...
The Sufficiency of Scripture
Without doubt, the doctrine of the inspiration of the Word of God is one of the foundational fundamentals of the faith—a core doctrine. The Bible claims for Itself perfection for all of its parts. Every word of God is pure (Proverbs 30:5). It is true; it is...
Loving by Faith, Not by Sight
When you look at your spouse what do you see? I remember the first day I saw my wife. I was standing on the stage at our church and there she was, in all her beauty and peacefulness, sitting in the second row in the overflow seating. I began to interact with her and...
Confident Living
“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;” (Hebrews 3:14) The world defines confidence as a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. As a society, we are...
God Time Hacks
I recently read of early African converts to Christianity who were earnest and regular in their private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As...
The Thrill of Hope
“...Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) Mary was frightened. The animals were restless as they felt the tension build. Mary had never known such pain. It consumed every part of her body and being. How she...
Tis the Season to Be…
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but we can often unintentionally miss out on the most important part of the season. Our friend and “professional encourager” Pastor Dale Cunningham shares some helpful insights and practical steps to help us intentionally keep...
Thanksgiving Continued
Being thankful on Thanksgiving Day is relatively easy. Continuing to be thankful is a challenge. Kim Shadday shares insights and encouragement to help motivate us to develop the habit of giving thanks. Kim has been a blessing to many hurting women over the last 25...
A Culture of Contentment
“…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11) Our culture is anything but content. A victim mentality, constant comparison via social media, and the worship of comfort and material possessions rob us of contentment. Even...
Communicating Gospel Decision-Making to your Children
Families are faced with decisions every day. From eating to dress, from screen-time habits to holiday traditions, every choice and guideline affects the operation and experience of a family. As a follower of Christ, you desire to please Him within your family and with...
Self-Control: Evidence and Protection
Ancient Greek philosophers considered self-control (i.e., temperance) to be a cardinal virtue. If you were a person that possessed self-control, then you were disciplined, focused, restrained, and intentional. We often think of self-control in similar terms—we must...
Just a Little More….?
Are you struggling today to be happy and content? What more do you think you need to accomplish this? “Just a little more good,” says the unhappy one; “just a little more gratitude,” says the happy one. The only thing better than being blessed and loved by God is to...
The Father I Had and Desire to Be
Most people called him, “Pastor.” I got to call him, “Dad.” And the older I get, the more I realize what a privilege that is. It is hard to overstate the impact of a father in a child’s life. David Popenoe wrote in his article, Life Without Father: “Fathers are far...
A Match Made in Heaven
A Mother for a Child, A Child for a Mother “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me (knitted me together) in my mother’s womb.”(Psalm 139:13) Maybe today has not been your banner day; maybe you find yourself quickly unraveling. Beyond any comprehensible...
The Spiritually Intentional Parent
Parenting is tough. It is physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually demanding. From diapers to dating, from choosing cribs to choosing colleges, the marathon journey that is parenthood is all at once exhilarating and exhausting. Between laundry, homework,...
Pressure
No matter our profession or stage of life, pressures seem to be constantly bearing down on us. Bill Lake, a missionary statesman, church leader, dear friend, and mentor, provides wise counsel and Biblical truth to help us deal with pressure. Pressure by Bill Lake I...
The Hope of Relational Influence
Successfully managing the different relationships in our lives can be challenging, especially when conflict is present. Tim Bryant, our mentor, our co-worker, our dear friend, and a Selah International Board member, shares a gospel-centered approach to responding with...
Performance vs. Grace
During high school and college, basketball was one of my top priorities. I worked hard at it, and I loved playing. The problem was that my identity and personal value was often wrapped up in my performance on the court. If I played well, I felt valuable. If I did not,...
21 Lessons from 2021
As we stand with our hand on the door of 2022, wisdom says that we should take the time to look back and remember what God has taught us. Greg Powell, a dear pastor friend and partner with Selah International, gives us some powerful lessons learned in 2021 that we all...
How is Your Peace?
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14) Peace is one of the most beloved themes of Christmas. I remember often experiencing a few moments of Christmas peace while sitting in our living room on Christmas morning. All the...
In All Things…Really?
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Seriously, does God really expect me to give thanks in all circumstances? This is a fair question and deserves an answer. Rarely can we find a...
Can we Really Change?
As believers, we all know that we will one day be changed in a moment (1 Cor. 15:52) and we will finally be like Jesus. Rarely, however, do we experience noticeable change now - true change that our spouses and families notice. One of the most difficult roadblocks to...
Is Anyone Wise?
“Our world has more and more information, but less and less wisdom. More data; less clarity. More stimulation; less synthesis. More distraction; less stillness. More pontificating; less pondering. More opinion; less research. More speaking; less listening. More to...
Kingdom Counseling: Every Christian’s Responsibility
What is a kingdom counselor? A Kingdom Counselor advances the Kingdom of Christ by speaking Kingdom Truth to others. Most local church members do not consider themselves to be counselors, but the Bible makes it clear that if we are going to fulfill the great...
Am I Discouraged or Depressed? – Part 2
We left off in our last blog exploring how to biblically move from discouragement to praise. However, when the discouragement will not lift and there is a prolonged season of constant hopelessness and despair then you could be experiencing severe depression. Some...
Am I Discouraged or Depressed? – Part 1
The Bible speaks often about discouragement, despair and hopelessness. The word “depression” is not found in Scripture, but it should comfort us that many men and women of God, including Jesus, struggled with these troubling emotions. David, the man described as being...
Has Christ Been Formed in You?
“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.” (Galatians 4:19–20) Paul is directly and passionately urging the Galatians to not be drawn...
What is a Christian to do in Times like These?
Regardless of our political involvement or opinion regarding the events of the last forty-eight hours, we have all experienced a variety of emotional responses. These responses may include disbelief that this could be happening in America, skepticism that the facts...
Potential for Change
Potential Energy is “the energy possessed by an object as a result of its position or condition rather than its motion.” A child at the top of a slide, snow on the top of a mountain, a parked car on the side of a hill … all examples of potential energy. These objects...
Revealing Hearts
“Head knowledge without heart knowledge is worse than useless; but when the head and the heart join forces, it changes our lives forever.” - David Jeremiah During the Christmas season, Jesus Christ is mentioned in songs and displayed abundantly across social media and...
The Power of Presence
“If COVID doesn’t kill me, then the loneliness will.” This heartbreaking statement was made by a man in a nursing home who had not been able to see his loved ones for months. A close friend of ours has not been able to see her aged mother in a nursing home for over 7...
What Exactly is Biblical Counseling?
I was recently sharing our counseling ministry with a pastor friend and he asked this question: “What exactly is biblical counseling?” I appreciated his transparent honesty. How would you answer? If you do a quick internet search you will be bombarded with a variety...