What if the years you're waiting to "figure it out" are the years God is actually calling you to move? We recently finished our Ecclesiastes series, and one verse has stuck with me ever since: Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them" (Ecclesiastes 12:1, ESV) One of my greatest joys as a pastor is watching people become who God intended them to be, so they can imp

Jim Carrey once said, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” I’m not sure we believe that, do we? We might raise our eyebrows and purse our lips at the seemingly true idea that the top of the mountain is actually a false summit, but we get right back to work on climbing the mountain. Sure, Jim Carrey’s good life didn’t satisfy, but mine will. If my kids get into that college, I’ll be ok

Last Sunday I got to do something that reminded me of what it’s all about. I introduced Phil and Tess to each other for the first time. They are newer believers, both recently saved at The Door Church. They are on fire and want everyone to know Jesus. As they greeted each other, I remembered that just a short time ago they were both dead in their sins. BUT GOD, being rich in mercy, gave them new life in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-6)! Jesus used the Door Church to bring the gospe