Category Archives: Devotional
God’s No Fly List ~ Are You on It?
There are lots of reasons to look for an escape these days. For those of us who consider ourselves conservatives and followers of Jesus, the odds of finding anything uplifting or encouraging in current news reports make winning the lottery … Continue reading
A Wilderness Appointment ~ The Doorway to Hope
Sometimes I really look forward to writing. The challenge of searching for some combination of words that accurately convey ideas and emotions is stimulating. It can even feel exciting in the sense that it fuels a dependence on God. His … Continue reading
Defeating the Dark Times ~ The Plan for 2021
As we step across the threshold into 2021, I’m about to share a carefully researched and amazingly insightful observation that’s just too powerful and revealing to keep to myself. Ready? Take a deep breath, because here it comes . . … Continue reading
“Highlighting” Bethlehem
As I prayerfully pondered our Christmas edition for 2020, it occurred to me that my wonderful wife has picked up one of God’s practices that I hadn’t really considered before. It appears that both of them are inveterate “highlighters.” If … Continue reading
2020, A Year of Dashed Expectations ~ Except for One
Familiarity can be comforting. Life feels simpler and more manageable when we know what to expect. And in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I like routines. My wife would be quick to affirm that there are … Continue reading
“Seedless” ~ OK for Grapes, but not for the Gospel
It was a beautiful morning, and I was pleasantly munching on a handful of grapes as I sat at my desk working on what I hoped would be my next blog post. The sweet little purple tidbits were a healthy … Continue reading
