Devotional Blog

On every trip, decisions are made. Along the road of life, we inevitably face intersections and decisions about which way to go. It is at those moments that we must live by faith, asking God for wisdom and believing that He will never lead in the wrong direction. It is our hope that each article on the blog will encourage you to keep enjoying the journey…and look for Jesus along the way.

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(Clock) Right on Time

Right On Time

Right On Time We live in time. 60 minutes an hour. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 52 weeks a year. For as many years as God chooses to grant us. But our God is not bound by time. He is eternal and time is in Him. Often time seems to move slowly,…

6 Things to Do in the Last 6 Days of the Year

The final week of the year is perhaps the strangest week of the year. It is like living in limbo. One year seems all but...

Missing Messiah

While preaching recently in the beautiful state of Connecticut I was driven through several old cemeteries. Very old. It was fascinating to see markers going...
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Quiet in A Noisy World

This is a busy time of the year. It seems that every season has become a hectic one! So much noise. Beneath the surface our...

3 Christmas Traditions

We all have them. At times they must be adjusted, but always they live in our memory. Traditions held with family and friends. Fixed reference...

A Christmas Letter from the Writer of Amazing Grace

You will be tempted not to finish reading this post. Could I ask you now to read to the very end? I have just completed...

Our December Itinerary and Family Update

This has been a whirlwind year! In just a few days we will publish a year-end newsletter and report on this year's meetings. If you...

The Last Meetings of 2016 – Our December Itinerary

God's Word and God's Spirit have become very precious to me this year. In cities and rural communities, in church meetings and area rallies, we...

What’s On Your List?

Some time ago my wife challenged each member of our family to share three things for which we were grateful each night as we went...
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3 Truths to Remember When You Are Disappointed

Life in a fallen world is full of disappointments. Situations don't always turn out the way you hope. The best people let you down. Your...

My Advice to Church Staff Members

Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I...
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A Spoiled Generation

A Spoiled Generation Recently I drove through the cemetery where all of my grandparents are now buried. I paused for a few moments at each...

Ministry Update and Our November Itinerary

In the last few days we have moved into our new home in West Virginia. Thank you for praying for our family during this season...

How I Am Voting (and you should too)

This week I am preaching a revival meeting in the Washington, D.C. area. My heart has been stirred afresh. The future of our nation hangs...

A Personal Invitation to CORE 2017

One of Satan's greatest tools is discouragement. I am afraid that many preachers are so disillusioned with the condition of our nation that they wonder if...
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A Word of Encouragement for Single Adults

For a time in our ministry Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our church. We had watched...
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90 Days and Counting

28,835. That is the estimated number of days the average American now lives. Sounds like a long time, doesn't it? Until you start figuring up...

Getting the Most Out of a Church Meeting

Boredom seems to be the order of the day. Why go to church anyhow? A Church in Decay Church attendance nationally...

A New Season and Our October Itinerary

My favorite season has arrived. Fall is officially here. This year our family is celebrating the changing of the leaves in the beautiful mountains of...