A Veterans Day Devotional Primary Scripture: Joshua 1:1–9 (NASB 1995) There are three words deeply ingrained in the heart of every United States Marine: Honor, Courage, Commitment. When I first enlisted in the Marine Corps, I did not fully understand the significance of those words. In fact, my decision to enlist was not solely motivated... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 18:21–27 (NASB 1995) The Burden We Carry Have you ever considered how much of yesterday's pain you may still be carrying today? Perhaps someone betrayed your trust, spoke words that wounded you deeply, or committed an offense that changed the course of your life. The event itself may have happened years ago, or... Continue Reading →
SHAPED BY THE SON — WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL Apart from the Lord, We Can Do Nothing Supporting Scripture: Psalm 1:1–6; John 15:1–27 There are moments in life when seeking God seems almost instinctive. When the diagnosis comes. When a relationship is struggling. When we are considering a new job. When finances become uncertain. When we face... Continue Reading →
In my short time on this earth, in the context of rural living, I have been asked many times, "are you hungry". This very question, nearly every time, has been asked due to the concerns of my physical appetite, meaning, have I eaten today. The concern or desire to ensure that someone is sufficiently nourished... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:21-25 “if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit... Continue Reading →
Today's passage reading comes from Hebrews 4:1-11 We all have sought out rest and we have all fallen short of the kind of rest only Christ can offer. I am reminded of this daily. I seek rest from work, from bills, from stress, from temptation, the weather, from family, and from the various things... Continue Reading →
Luke Chapter 2 Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem 1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census,... Continue Reading →
I had the blessing of being interviewed by Dr. Mark Eckel as a radio special, as well as have it recorded on YouTube. Please enjoy what Memorial day means to me and other service members. I have personally lost friends and brothers as many of you have also. I hope that in keeping with remembering... Continue Reading →
The month of May is filled with busyness, warm weather, summer plans, Mothers day, Memorial day, and much more. This month I want to focus on how we can better prepare our minds and hearts to listen and serve while we are filled with a loaded calendar. Stay tuned for our Mothers and Memorial day... Continue Reading →
