Revenge And Grudges
“Stop peeing on the rug!” Somewhere a frisky, miniature poodle, in her own time, obeys with a final squirt. That’s a common retaliation. Animals sometimes resent our decisions or actions and...
Category: Devotionals
From Words To Music
I love music. Not just the melodies, the instruments and voices, but I also love how the lyrics plus the sound convey a story in a way nothing else can.
Tremble
“Lord, let me not step back in this church building again!” That was about twenty years ago. I was angered by a pastor’s decision to turn back the clock and reintroduce hymns into the worship...
Renewal
Have you found yourself doom-scrolling? Perhaps you intended to sit down for a few moments to catch up on your friends’ posts, only for an hour to pass without realizing it.
Not The End Of The Story
In today’s passage, Paul is speaking to his fellow believers. He is encouraging them to hold fast to the gospel that was preached to them as he addresses the rumor that there was no resurrection.
The Heart Of The Law
As parents of elementary and middle schoolers, we have lots of rules around screens. We limit the hours and the amount of time in front of the TV and create boundaries around video games.
Candy Confession
Imagine this: You discover that candy, previously missing, is now found under your little boy’s bed. For the last week you’ve been asking your family about the whereabouts of this gourmet candy...
The Most Glorious News You Can Imagine
There is a movie trope involving a dystopian future in which, just before a pivotal scene of disaster occurs, an extra or side character is seen holding a sign warning people that the “end is...
Rooftop Cross
We finally sold the house; my mom had passed away, and my dad would have enough money to pay for his independent/assisted living situation. A few months later, I started visiting my old home and wept...