Have you ever seen the cartoon where an angel is on one shoulder, and a demon is on the other? It illustrates the dilemma a person goes through when we have to make a choice. Do we do the right thing or not? That picture is also a perfect analogy of the battle within us….
Read MoreI have found a way to save cash. I put it in my pants pocket, and it is saved for the next time I wear those pants. Because it is rare that I have cash I can store it in my pants pocket, or even my wallet, and I will forget that it is there….
Read MoreI still remember holding my son in my arms for the very first time. It was a difficult birth, and the doctors weren’t sure if they were going to help-vac him to another hospital and my wife had just gone through brutal labor and an emergency C-section. Even though we were exhausted everything melted away…
Read MorePower corrupts people. Politicians maneuver so that they can obtain it and businesses do everything they can to maintain it. In the process, people sacrifice their character to get what they crave. Solomon shows us today that is it is essential to stand on our character. 1 Kings 1:52 Then Solomon said, “If he is…
Read MoreMany years ago my wife and I had the opportunity to tour Israel. It was a trip of a lifetime, and the Bible came alive as we visited so many of the areas we’ve read about our whole life. One of the most poignant places we visited was the Via Dolorosa. This is the road…
Read MoreWe are familiar with the symbol of an angel and devil on each shoulder when we have to make a decision. It is always used to show good and bad choices. Many people think this is real, but it isn’t. God uses angels to do His work and to protect us, but they don’t help…
Read MoreLast 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…
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