I recently heard someone lamenting that they were experiencing the end of a season in their life and they did not know how they were going to function after it came to a complete close. The season to which they referred? Football Season. Although they were saying it for the sake of humor, I am... Continue Reading →
The Power of a Plan
"Do your homework before you go play" "But Mom, I don't have any homework" How many times have you heard or participated in a conversation much like that one? Being familiar with such dialogue, you probably already know that the truth of the matter is the student actually had an assignment, but they either forgot... Continue Reading →
Suicide, Sexual Assault and Sacrificial rites… What’s wrong with our kids?
Another day, another story of violence. It almost seems run of the mill to hear that some deranged soul opened fire in a crowd somewhere or that yet another city is entering the throes of violence that follow a police shooting. The problems once associated with high schoolers are now seen in middle school and... Continue Reading →
Red Waves, White Flags, and Feeling Blue
As we draw to the end of what has been one of the most anticipated midterm election cycles in recent history, I can not help but wonder what was lost and gained over the last months, weeks, days, and hours. Thank God, I'm not a cable news watcher, or I would no doubt have lost... Continue Reading →
Three “Ok” lies ministers tell
Preachers are liars. There, I said it. Every preacher I have ever met was a liar. Furthermore, if you are a minister reading this, you are probably a liar too. And here is the thing, we all lie about the same things. Pastors and ministry leaders are notorious for telling these three “Ok” lies. 1. ... Continue Reading →
Now, it concerns us.
Growing up in an area that was steeped in Civil War history, I suppose my love for tales of that era is not all that unique. I know I am not alone in saying I thoroughly enjoy reading not only the history and first-hand accounts, but also historical fiction that is based in that time... Continue Reading →
Kava-No? What shocks me about Trump’s pick and the Christian reaction
Following last night’s announcement of Brett Kavanaugh as Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the retiring Anthony Kennedy, I was interested in seeing the reactions of others. When I turned to social media to discover the sentiment of my fellow Americans, most of the reactions were not surprising, but there... Continue Reading →
I’ll Get you for this…
I suppose that being the father of two young girls means that I am in for my share of princess movies. Yet, in an effort to stand up for my masculinity, I have managed to work a compromise with my little ones. Yes, we will do the occasional princess movie, but we are also going... Continue Reading →
Those who went, and those who sent (Consecrate18 #20)
Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. I grew up going to church. No really, I grew... Continue Reading →
Because that’s where the Planes are (Consecrate 18 #19)
Hebrews 10:24–25 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. My daily drive takes me beside the local airport. ... Continue Reading →
A cup of water… (Consecrate18 #18)
Matthew 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. When speaking of God's purpose, we are so quick to go the grand. We pray about... Continue Reading →
Taking Care of Base (Consecrate 18 #17)
Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Soccer is reported to be the most popular sport in the world. Its popularity has been attributed to the fact that it is inexpensive. It can be played even in the poorest of villages, because all you need... Continue Reading →
This means YOU
"God must have something for you to do" How many times have we heard that said after a near tragedy? A nurse, EMT, or maybe a family member will look at some person who nearly died in an accident or survived a particularly bad heart attack and tell them that God must have spared them... Continue Reading →
Let Go of the Button (Consecrate18 #15)
Job 33:14 For God speaketh once, Yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Growing up we used to play with 2 way radios, or "walkie-talkies" as we called them. I would always get those play sets and then run outside to see if my dad or mom could hear me and vice versa. It was... Continue Reading →
The Goodbyes of Consecration (Consecrate18 #14)
Ruth 1:14–18 14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. 15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat... Continue Reading →
She believed me (Consecrate18 #13)
Speaking of Abraham, Paul wrote to the Romans, Romans 4:19–21 (KJV 1900) 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was... Continue Reading →
Hunger (Consecrate18 Devotion #12)
Hunger. By day two of fast week I am sure that you have encountered hunger by now. Maybe you have laid aside some activities or things for the week, and no doubt you have already experienced a hunger(desire) for them. If it has not happened yet, do not worry, it will. When go without a... Continue Reading →
The Focus Factor (Consecration18 Devotion #11)
Today begins the fasting week of Consecrate18. I am incredibly excited about what God is going to do in this week. This devotion will certainly be for those who are starting a fast today, but this truth can be applied to anything. Focus is the factor that changes everything. When Peter is focused in Jesus... Continue Reading →
The Big One (Consecration18 Devotion #10)
Ephesians 3:19–20 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 1st Samuel opens with the... Continue Reading →
Insulting God (Consecrate18 Devotion #9)
Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. I am the father of a 3 year old and a soon to be 1 year old. I love my daughters, and I never cease to be amazed by them as they grow. It seems... Continue Reading →
