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...
by Daily Devotionals | Oct 16, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 One of the most frustrating experiences I’ve had was missing a connecting flight. Due to storms in Dallas, my first flight was delayed. When we finally landed, I had about 15 minutes to make my connecting flight. I felt confident, but I...
