Peter, Paul, and… Pain?

by | Apr 4, 2022 | Daily Devotional

Have you ever stopped to think that pain and suffering are not obstacles but opportunities in your life? Nope. Neither have I. I tend to regard pain more as an adversary than an advantage. And certainly there is a sense in which pain can point to a problem that needs...

Three-Legged Race

by | Feb 28, 2022 | Daily Devotional

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter...

Relationship, Perspective and Focus (repost)

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Daily Devotional

This devotional was originally published on August 20, 2018. One of the most important habits of my life is the habit of waking up and immediately spending time with the Lord. When I first wake up, I do my best not to let my thoughts wander too far from him. I spend a...

Passion (repost)

by | Feb 9, 2022 | Daily Devotional

This devotional was originally published on January 25, 2019. Have you ever seen a movie in which the main character dreams of being kissed by her beloved in the opening scene? Neither have I. Most of the romantic movies I have seen begin with a chance meeting of a...

The Good, the Bad and the Godly

by | Dec 13, 2021 | Daily Devotional

“I’ve got good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?” That question always leaves me puzzled about what to say or how to feel. Should I dread the bad news that’s about to be delivered? Or hope that there is good news to offset...

How Big Is Your Rug?

by | Nov 8, 2021 | Daily Devotional

How big is your rug? This question, posed by my high school Bible study leader, refers to the old saying about having the rug pulled out from under you, of suffering the consequences after being caught off guard by something totally unexpected. This happens to all of...