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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Home is the greatest classroom on earth. Every day there is more to learn as the Holy Spirit shows us areas that we need to work on. 

Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family

Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family My kids are growing up so quickly. We are entering a new season as “empty-nesters.” I feel like I am getting old so quickly! Life moves along at a rapid pace, and God is teaching me many things. I am not the husband or father that I…

This is the battle that never ends! Every day that we forget this truth is a day that will end in defeat. Flesh may pretend to be religious. It may "play dead" and not speak for a time. But it will rise up again, and we must be ready. Someone once observed that the first war that must be waged is a war against our own lusts.

The Battle That Never Ends

The Battle That Never Ends As a young Christian I imagined that some day it would get easier. My flesh would not rear its ugly...

May Ministry Itinerary and Update

God is at work all over our world. When He declared that "evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse" He did not say...
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My Struggle with Doubt and the Victory I Found

My Struggle with Doubt and the Victory I Found It was the darkest time of my life spiritually. Like many believers, I struggled through a...
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Identity Matters

We are living in a day of identity confusion, gender confusion, political confusion, and doctrinal confusion. A confusion of roles within the family. Confusion seems...
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April Itinerary and Ministry Update

Thank you to so many friends who have joined with us in prayer for the advancement of the gospel and revival! We are just completing...

It Works!

It Works A man shared the most encouraging phone call with me yesterday. This man attended a men's conference that I had the privilege of...
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Daily Fellowship (Daily Living – Part 9)

Recently as I was caring for some personal business the Lord reminded me of a wonderful principle. God's people should be helping God's people. The...
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Lessons Learned on My Daily Run

Lessons Learned on My Daily Run Running has become for me many things. It is a means to stay in shape, a stress reliever, time...

Are the Progressives Really Progressing?

Let's clear the air...No, this is not a post about politics. And, no, I am not a progressive. With our current political climate the term...
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Daily Witness (Daily Living – Part 8)

Every day is a gift. Yes, they are a gift from God, but for the discerning Christian they are also a gift to God. The...
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Daily Wisdom (Daily Living – Part 7)

I have shared several thoughts concerning the daily Christian life. On the front of my calendar I have written: "Plan for the future, but live...
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Daily Battles (Daily Living – Part 6)

There are many daily blessings in the Christian life. There are also Daily Battles. One of the ironies of walking with Christ is that much...

A Better Way to Say Goodbye

Over the last few months several of my dearest friends have said goodbye to loved ones and watched them slip away to Heaven. Moments like...

March Itinerary and Special Request for Prayer

Many friends have taken up a ministry of prayer on our behalf. In just a few days we will begin sending a monthly update via...
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Daily Dying (Daily Living – Part 5)

Walking with Christ is a daily matter. For me, the emphasis of daily habits for a pleasing Christian life has been a reminder that I...

Let’s Hear It For the Preacher’s Wife!

Brace yourself for a lengthy dedication! This post is dedicated to my beautiful wife, my loving mother, my faithful pastor's wife, my wonderful sister and...
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Daily Bread (Daily Living – Part 4)

Confession: I love to eat. Food makes the day so much more interesting. It is one of my favorite hobbies to tour America by restaurant!...
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Daily Thanksgiving (Daily Living – Part 3)

I love Thanksgiving. But for too many of us, thanksgiving is a day of the year instead of a way of life. We have established...