Sep 19, 2017 | Character of God, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Spiritual Growth
“Do you have a right to be angry?” asked God. “[Yes] I do!…angry enough to die” replied the prophet Jonah. (Jonah, chapter 4) I have to admire Jonah’s honesty. Seriously, what a drama king! One might assume the dialogue pertains to Jonah being thrown...
Aug 8, 2017 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Spiritual Growth
I love mornings. One of my favorite pastimes is sitting in the backyard with a steaming cup of coffee, listening to the delightful chorus of singing birds. Recently, a persistent knocking caught my attention. A wooden utility pole is situated near the corner of my...
Jul 11, 2017 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Kingdom of God, Truth & Theology
As we consider the ever increasing and more sinister tragedies befalling our world today: ISIS, human trafficking, wholesale slaughter of children through abortion … Our hearts cry out in deep despair for justice. Yet at the end of the day, what the world...
Jul 4, 2017 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
“Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof”- inscription on the Liberty Bell What a mission! These words are inscribed on the bell that rang out at the first reading of our country’s Declaration of Independence. For over 200...
Feb 5, 2017 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Kingdom of God
(I am honored to partner with CBN. “Whose Side Are You On” serves as the daily devotion on CBN.com) The excitement is in the air and the signs are everywhere. People sporting their favorite team’s jersey, heightened chatter on the news, at work, and at...
Jan 16, 2017 | Christian Life, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Kingdom of God, Perseverance
Every so often someone comes along who so inspires others that he or she is remembered years later. Perhaps a preacher, a songwriter, or president. However, this story is not about creating a legend, but leaving a legacy for the Kingdom of God. I have a friend...
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