There are a lot of people hurting right now. I get requests all the time to help out with people struggling. I wish I could help all of them, but I can’t. Maybe you are in that boat too? You have been laid off of your job, or COVID has wiped out the economy. In times...

If you have more than one child, then you know that they are always competing to be first. Whether it be in the front seat of the car or the first one to get candy, sometimes it gets downright brutal. One area that they never compete to be first is doing their chores....

I’m sorry I haven’t written a devotional in several days and that my posting has been erratic. I don’t have to explain to you that what has happened in the world in the last three months has changed how we live and do things. Fortunately for those of us who call Jesus...

I’ve met many Christians who have sacrificed everything to minister to the people that God led them. You would think that they would be griping about what they don’t have, and there have been a few, but most of them are the happiest people. What they have given up for...

The biggest challenge facing every marriage is the principle of becoming one. Jesus tells us that we are no longer two people, but we become one. This happens physically but also spiritually. When we don't nurture and cherish this, we are headed for trouble. If a...

There is a lot of false humility out there today. People act like they are for the rights of others but are really in it for themselves. In a day where there are heightened tensions, there needs to be more humility. We need to regard others as more important than...

Our new puppy loves to walk in between feet while I am walking. There have been several times that I have almost gone head over heals while leading her on her leash. It would not be a pretty picture if I stumbled and fell. Did you know that Satan is trying to make you...

I was reading an article about George Floyd in Christianity Today last week. It talked about how he was a presence in his community in Houston and worked with several churches to reach the needy. He was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a job and discipleship program...

People are so quick to give up on others when they don’t meet their expectations. This leaves those who have fallen short feel like they have been rejected and alone. It can also lead to feelings of despair. I am here to tell Jesus loves you. He came to give you life,...

Ever feel like you are fighting an enemy you can't see and don't understand? For every Christian, that is the reality. We are in a battle of heavenly proportions, and the struggle is real. Satan and his demons are out to discourage and distract through their deceptive...

In my opinion, the greatest joy in life is being a parent. My wife and I have been blessed with four beautiful children. That doesn’t mean it has been easy by any stretch of the imagination. Parenting is also the most difficult job anyone will ever have, and it is...

In the United States today, we are celebrating Memorial Day. It is a time to remember all of those who have fallen defending our freedom. There will be ceremonies (although subdued because of COVID) at veteran memorials. People will also celebrate the unofficial start...

Remember the childhood saying, “Stick and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” That was another lie we tried to tell ourselves growing up. The truth words do hurt more than sticks and stones. Some words cause permanent damage. Paul tells us to let...

Our house is almost one hundred years old. It has a detached garage that was made for a horse and buggy, so it doesn't fit a car. We use it for storage and my tool bench. Recently we started remodeling it so we would create an area for our four teenagers to have a...

Most fitness places say you should get ten thousand steps in a day. That is approximately ten miles. When you get that much activity, your heart receives the workout; it needs to stay healthy. The Apostle Paul likens our faith to a walk, and he wants you to walk...

Are you one of those people who ignore the warning lights on the dashboard of your car? I must admit that there have been times where I have. Those lights are there for a reason, and we need to heed the warning. God gives us warning lights through His Word, the Holy...

I live in an area with very rich farming land, much of what the call the Salad bowl of America is grown there. Everywhere you drive, you see this rich fertile soil that produces crops 52 weeks a year. Jesus likened our hearts to the soil, and the ones that have...

One of the best surprises we can get is when we buy something, and we get more than we expected. That is especially true when we have been disappointed so many times. You will never be disappointed with following Jesus. He is the gift that keeps giving. It starts with...

God likes to work through those you would least expect. If it were up to us, we would choose people we were comfortable with, but God isn't interested in our comfort. He wants to provide answers where you least expect. If you look through the Bible, you will see...

There are a lot of products that promise instant life transformation when you use it. I was in Africa last year, and I saw a sign where a Witch Doctor promised that if you went to his office, he would heal any disease, reconcile any marriage, and solve all of your...