Last week I attended a conference at an African-American church. It was refreshing to see the same Savior worshipped differently. Differences should never divide us but open more opportunities for more people to come to a saving relationship with Jesus. Paul says the same thing in today’s devotion. We are all equal in God’s eyes….
Read MoreIf you travel through Europe, you will come to some ancient buildings that were built centuries ago. It is incredible to see the craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Upon entering these buildings or houses, you will notice that people were of smaller stature back in those days. The doors and gate are…
Read MoreOne thing we can all agree on is that there are poor people who need to be cared for by the church. We may not be able to agree on much, but the responsibility to care for those who are down and out rests on those of us who have been blessed with much. The…
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how much time you spend trying to make people happy? Whether it be your spouse or your supervisor we spend a lot of brain power thinking about how we can please them. When they aren’t satisfied with us, it can send us into a downward spiral. As a Christian, there…
Read MoreIn the movie Bourne Supremacy, there is a reporter who has stumbled on the top secret project, Black-Briar. Because of that, there is a price on his head. Jason Bourne comes to his aide also hoping to find information about his past. As Bourne is trying to help him, the reporter freaks out and goes…
Read MoreIt is so easy to give a shoutout to someone you know. You can post a picture of them, tag them in it, and then write something flattering to let others know your love an appreciation for that person. It is so common today that we can almost do it in our sleep. The question…
Read MoreConspiracy theories run amok on the internet. There is rarely a day that goes by when I don’t hear of some new plot by the government to control our lives. Some of them are ridiculous, but others are tantalizing because they had a morsel of truth to them. As a believer in Jesus Christ we…
Read MoreEveryone wants to be strong. Whether it be physically or emotionally, we want to have what it takes to succeed, and nothing shouts success more than being strong. For the Christian, we find our strength in weakness. Say what? True strength is not found in us but through Christ and it works best in the…
Read MoreIt’s harvest season where I live. The field workers are picking lettuce and strawberries. They put in long hours to bring in the crops. In our area, there is a shortage of workers. The reason behind that is there is nowhere for them to live. Farmers can’t bring in large crews which delay their harvest…
Read MoreMy oldest child is enamored with American Ninja Warrior. A while back, I got an email advertising tickets to one of the tapings for the current season. I took him and his buddy, and we went down to Universal Studios Hollywood and watched the Los Angeles finals on the famous New York Street back lot….
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