Humble, Honest, And You
I am admittedly a recovering “news junkie”, having been schooled by my father, who read the Daily News cover to cover all of my childhood. My dad had an imaginary “Do not disturb until dinner”...
Category: Devotionals
Especially Fond Of You
As I reflect on today’s verse, one of my favorite books comes to mind. The Shack by William Paul Young follows Mackenzie “Mack” Allen Phillip, who grapples with his faith after a family tragedy....
More Alike Than Different
I flew to Namibia on an airplane with the latest in camera technology. While there, I was honored with the opportunity to take photos in a Himba village that was minimally changed by the modern world....
Get Rid Of Poison
I have learned over the years that it is best to promptly confess my sins to God. It is not that He keeps score. Rather, I can feel the break in unity with His Spirit, and if I let it go on for a...
A Good Father
Jacob had wronged Esau twice. Genesis 25:29-31 says, “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, ‘Quick, let me have some of that red...
After What’s Done Is Done
It wasn’t easy, but I had to do it. “Come to the front if you’d like prayer,” the pastor said. I stood still after the service ended. My heart urged me to step into the aisle, but my pride...
Bear Territory
Do you like to be warned about pending danger? I do. While hiking in Glacier National Park, I glimpsed a prominent sign warning that we were about to go on a hike riddled with grisly bears.
Cain And Abel
My human curiosity wants to know what happened in that field right before Abel’s death. God speaks directly to Cain. Cain invites his brother to the field. Abel appears to go willingly. Then,...
The Second Mile
There is a scene in the television series, “The Chosen” where Jesus and His disciples are traveling along a dusty road. They are approached by Roman soldiers, and within minutes, they drop their...