But They Started It
It’s a tale as old as time. One person offends another. Conflict escalates. Everyone involved suffers losses. Then, one or both sides quickly protest, “But they started it!” This plays out...
Category: Devotionals
He Fights Our Battles
I always assumed that people would give you the same courtesy you give them. I genuinely thought that people would never harbor ill will towards you if you’re kind to them. Unfortunately, this is...
Share Your Burden
I am a victim of our independent culture. I rarely delegate my tasks because I don’t want to impose on others. The truth is, though, delegating helps lighten the load, physically and spiritually....
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
The letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to Philemon is fascinating. Although just 482 words (25 verses), it is a nuanced appeal from one church member to another in hopes of restoring the relationship...
Tough Conversations
There’s no denying having a hard conversation is hard. Shortly after the restrictions were lifted and life began returning to a post-COVID normal, my company embraced the initiative of returning to...
Lead With Vulnerability
“I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian.” Do you know who famously introduced himself this way in 1976? Go on, take a guess. Less shocking...
Influential
The four chapters that make up the book of Ruth are jam-packed with lessons. It’s a story of family, patience, and loss. It is about waiting on God and the rewards you can receive from waiting. It...
Here I Am, Send Me
For most of my life, part of today’s verse has been written in my brain. “Here am I. Send me.” I must have heard and loved it after singing “Onward Christian Soldiers” in Bible school. I...
Holy Spirit Nudges
Envision yourself on a beach. Seriously, close your eyes for a second, and see it in your mind's eye. Feel it. Listen to it.