The Master Gardener
Did you know that making good soil takes work? Gardening has become an intense hobby for me over the last few years, and I have learned that keeping the plants in a garden healthy requires the right...
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Category: Devotionals
Not Keeping Up with the Joneses
We’ve all heard it said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And yet, this doesn’t keep many of us from pursuing lives that mirror ones from others we admire or worse, idolize.
One of His Kids
Have you ever been a name-dropper? I am embarrassed to say I have. Although I didn’t realize it at the time, before knowing Jesus, meeting a celebrity or being related to someone accomplished in...
Three Cheers to the Newborn King of Kings
Waiting for Christmas Day is hard, but it’s nothing compared to God’s people waiting thousands of years for the Messiah to be born.
When You’re Stuck in a Spiritual Rut
I’ll never forget the day I ended up spinning my tires on ice at the bottom of the hill near my home. It was the morning rush, and as the cars ahead of me moved forward, I was trapped and going...
That’s Good News
I walked across the green of my college campus, and the older man with the bullhorn was standing on his milk crate, ranting and raving about how all of us college students were going to hell if we...
Jesus Welcomes the Childlike
Adults like to declare they’ve outgrown the playfulness of birthdays and Christmas at some point in life. They may like celebrating, just not feeling silly.
An Example
Like many teenagers, my kids were sleepy-heads on Sunday mornings. "It's Sunday, time to go to church," I would coax. "Just a few more minutes," they groaned. "Please!!!"
Mighty and Gentle
Isaiah was reminding the people of Judah to trust God’s promises even in the hardest times. He was encouraging them to remember that God is sovereign. Even in God’s discipline, he extends grace...