Did Hollywood Get It Wrong?

Can Christians be possessed by a demon? Are places cursed by Satan and the demonic? Do relics or antiques contain spirits or curses? Hollywood has taught us a lot about the spiritual world. Or maybe it is better to say that Hollywood has told us a lot. It’s funny to...

A Cure for Blindness (repost)

This devotional was originally published on April 20, 2020.Things aren’t always what they seem. Have you ever noticed that some of the most famous Bible stories are stories of miracles performed by Jesus? One of those most prominent miracle stories is the story...

What’s the Truth?

Growing up, I heard lots of disturbing news about marriage, most of it from inside the church walls. I was told that marriage was hard, and the divorce rate in America was around 50%. What was even more startling to me was when I heard the divorce rate in the church...

What Are You Fighting For? (repost)

This devotional was originally published on February 15, 2019. Fights in marriage are inevitable. If a couple isn’t fighting, then they likely aren’t communicating. Lindsay and I started dating in the summer of 2008 and, like most couples, we didn’t...

Prioritize What Is Most Important

Last December, I put together my new year’s resolutions for the upcoming year. I knew there were areas I wanted to improve in. I wanted to become a better leader, spend more time with my daughters, and, if possible, get better at golf. As I put together some...

You Will Love It

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2 Duty before Joy. This was my understanding of a...