by Daily Devotionals | Oct 24, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Ephesians 2:14, Galatians 3:28 The big competition every year in my elementary school field day was the tug of war between students and teachers. They won every year, but it was still fun to be part of. Tug of war was the best growing up. Two sides, both pulling...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 23, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Proverbs 21:1, Job 12:23 My favorite sports movie growing up was Rocky IV. I loved the end of the movie because they do such a great job at building the tension in the film. The nail-biting moments—everything feels like it could go either way. Elections can feel...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 22, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 2 Peter 2:13, Romans 13:7 When I was growing up, there was a saying that you don’t talk about money, religion, or politics at the dinner table. I didn’t get it as a kid; I thought those were the most interesting things to talk about! As an adult, I understand...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 21, 2024 | Daily Devotional
1996 was the first presidential election in which I was old enough to vote. There was a sense of pride as I cast my ballot, believing my vote was a contribution toward something bigger than myself. I hate to admit it, but over time, that excitement faded. Like many, I...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 18, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Romans 3:23-24 The ’80s were tough times for kids! In junior high, I had to walk to school, and as a result, I was often late for the first period. The punishment for being late was three swats administered by the vice principal. Even though I knew the...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 17, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Luke 16:24-26 I once took a group of students to the Grand Canyon on a summer youth trip. The sheer magnitude of the canyon is mind-blowing, especially when you see the vast, impassable chasm stretching across the landscape. One student commented, “This looks...
