Hope
Christmas is exactly six weeks away from today. That’s right. 42 days until Jesus’ birthday. 42 days to find the perfect presents for the loved ones in our lives. 42 days until we gather to...
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Category: Devotionals
When Spiritual Family Shows Up
I’ll never forget the surprise mountain of groceries and gifts on our porch that one Christmas. The doorbell rang, we answered, but no one was standing there to thank. Even though the card was...
Be Interruptable
How often have you gone past someone who needed help because you were in a hurry or did not want the hassle, only to feel bad about it later? I have more times than I can count. I do better when I...
Undercurrent Of Love
When I was a teenager, I drove to the grocer in our small, rural Tennessee town. I grew up there, and most of the folks I would run into while in that store knew my family. But on this particular day,...
Duke
When I open the back door of my Ram 1500 pick-up truck, my black lab rescue mutt jumps in immediately. Duke sits in the back, sporting his doggy grin. He has no idea where we’re going.
After We Notice Needs, Now What?
Hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, imprisoned. It’s not enough for Christians to notice needs; we need to show care through active compassion. Toward strangers and spiritual family alike, followers of...
Be Shepherds Eager To Serve
Today is Election Day. It is time to vote for the person we believe will best handle the challenges at home and abroad. It can be an emotionally charged decision, especially if we think we are at a...
From Paul To Tim
I always want to say I’m more of a follower than a leader, but the truth is, you and I are leaders if another person has ever listened to our advice, followed our ideas, or if we have stood up for...
On Being Fair
When there is one piece of dessert left and two sweet eaters want it, one cuts it in half, and the other person gets the first choice. This method ensures the first person cuts the pastry in...