Why Are You Mad at Me? If you think back, at some point, we've all done something stupid that we were warned not to do in the first place. No need in listing experience here, but I have done my fair share of stupid things. Most of the time, the "wiser" one of the...
The Key to Explosive Spiritual Growth One day, it just clicked. For years I wallowed in misery, sort of like when you keep walking to the pantry or the refrigerator but aren't sure of what you really want. There's just something inside of you that you crave, but you...
Resolve to No Longer Compromise! Never! It won't take you long to find someone who demonstrates a deep hate for Christians and Christianity. Maybe you've experienced that hatred; family gatherings, in the workplace, in town, or in your own home. At some point, we have...
The Expired Power of Sacrifice Many a preachers have used the term "obedience" in an effort to increase the amount of money that is given in an offering, but I suppose the same can be said about most any topic in the Bible. It has been perverted, distorted, watered...
Love Really Does Matter Jesus told us in Matthew the greatest commands for each of us in this life. One, love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. The second, which He said was equally as important, was to love our neighbors as ourselves. He wrapped it up by saying...
Understanding God In my previous career as a law enforcement officer, whether I was answering "low priority" calls or investigating a major crime, the ultimate end was writing the report regarding the case. The basic pieces every report required was to answer the...
Redefining Good We have reduced the definition of the word "good" to describe behavior, food, and a myriad of other things, situations, and people. We know what good food is, who good people are, and where the good deals are at, but we have difficulty in comprehending...
A Challenge from The Master To get a clear picture of today's devotion, please be sure to study the recommended reading as stated below. It is necessary to read the entire scripture in context. Matthew 17:14-20 presents us with a unique story of a boy possessed by a...
The Cry of the Father, He Draws Near We can try to manipulate our desires to meet God's will and purpose, but ultimately, the reason we are delivered and saved is to fulfill the purpose for our existence. In this life, we have a specific purpose. Maybe we see that...
Lessons from Pharaoh and the Pharisees It would seem, from our modern day perspective, that should a man throw down a stick and it turn into a snake, that any person present would listen to that man. Pharaoh was the exception. We read a great deal about the Israelites...
