Do you ever sit and ponder what your purpose on earth is? Ever ask yourself, “What are you living for?” Many people live their whole lives, never answering these questions. Henry David Thoreau famously said, “People live lives of quiet desperation.” What if you could...

This devotional will run precisely two weeks from Christmas day. I don’t know about you, but the Christmas spirit is in full force. Decorations are everywhere, stores are playing Christmas music, and people are always in a hurry going somewhere. It’s easy to lose the...

Ever since I turned fifty, I have been inundated with medical and insurance advertisements. My insurance company wants me to get a check-up, my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy, and AARP wants me to buy their life insurance. Did you know that God desires to...

The adage “More is caught than taught” is truer today than it ever was. There is so much noise and chatter in the world that words have lost their meaning. People may not be listening, but they sure are watching. They want to know if someone is authentic. It is an...

People are struggling in isolation and loneliness with hidden sin they can’t stop doing. Everything they try doesn’t work, and they ask themselves, “Why can’t I stop?” The spiral even further by convincing themselves they are the only ones struggling. Today’s devotion...

Last week there was a video on facebook of hundreds of wild horses that were running in the snow. It was a majestic picture of strength and freedom. The horse is a symbol of meekness or power under control. The phrase “running with the horses” came about to symbolize...

One of the best things on earth is seeing someone overcome a major struggle of sin in their lives. It is a picture of victory as you see the freedom in their eyes, the sin rendered powerless. Before, they were slaves to that sin, but now they have been set free. God...

With the Christmas season upon us, it is time for us to turn our focus on the Birth of Jesus Christ. The days are filled with excitement and anticipation as we prepare to celebrate His birth with family and friends. We remember the joy that He brought to the world and...

One of the vows said at weddings is, “Do you promise to love, honor, and respect her till death do you part?” Millions of husbands have said these views to each other, but do they really know what it means to honor your wife? They would say they do, but their actions...

There is something that happens on a daily basis that goes unnoticed. It is something so deceptive and stealthy that it’s almost natural. What is this mysterious act? It’s called lying. Most people have become so adept at it that they barely even notice what they are...

It is so easy to get discouraged with life. Hopes and plans don’t work out the way we intended them to, and that produces a bit of despair. You start to ask questions like, “What is my purpose in life?” When you begin to follow Christ, the trajectory of your life...

One of the biggest arguments on our family trips growing up was over getting lost. It usually started with a lack of preparation coupled with a healthy dose of stubbornness. Arguments broke out, not on what the map said, but the correct route to take there. It led to...

During my time in Malawi, one of the highlights was listening to the worship of the people. They love to worship the Lord. You can listen to a little bit of it here. There is power in lifting our voices in praise to our heavenly Father. Rejoice in your heart today....

When a bank teller goes through training, they are told to count thousands and thousands of dollars with their hands. The bank wants them to know what the touch of real money is so that when a counterfeit comes through, they automatically know by the touch of their...

Did you know that there are hundreds of world-class climbers who spend thousands of dollars each year to climb Mount Everest only to fall short? In fact, it takes the average climber four to five attempts to summit the peak. That is dedication and sacrifice. Did you...

A medical study a decade ago tracked people recovering from heart surgery. They found that those who were part of a close community healed faster and more completely than those who weren’t. Closeness is always better than distance. In relationships, people are always...

This world could use a lot more kindness. People are so mean nowadays that they have developed a term for it, "Cancel Culture." The whole point of this is to point out what the person has done wrong, no matter how long ago it was, and use it to cancel out anything...

I am just finishing up a week in Malawi as I write this devotion. During that time, I have had the chance to train some pastors on how to teach the Bible, spoke at a church, and visited an orphanage. In between those times, I have traveled extensively through the...

White water rafting can be successful or disastrous based solely upon the person steering the raft in the back. With a tiny paddle, the guide can maneuver a boat full of rafters through some rough waters. One small mistake and the raft can flip, and everyone will end...

Nobody likes the person who is all talk. Whether they be the expert on everything or the person who has an opinion on anything, if they aren't backing it up with action, you lose your credibility. Walk your talk. That is what James tells us to do. Make sure your...