Job 2:12-13 (CEB) “When they [Job’s friends] looked up from a distance and didn’t recognize him, they wept loudly. Each one tore his garment and scattered dust above his head toward the sky. They sat with Job on the ground seven days and seven nights, not speaking a word to him, for they saw that he was […]
Isaiah 43:18-19 (CEB) “Don’t remember the prior things; don’t ponder ancient history. Look! I’m doing a new thing; now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? I’m making a way in the desert, paths in the wilderness.” Truth #1: We can’t live off of yesterday’s victories. I don’t know about you, but I know so many […]
I Samuel 16:6-7 “When they arrived, Samuel looked at Eliab and thought, ‘That must be the Lord’s anointed right in front.’ But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven’t selected him. God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to […]
Luke 22:61-62 (CEB) “The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter, and Peter remembered the Lord’s words: ‘Before a rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.’ And Peter went out and cried uncontrollably.” Truth #1: His look SAID something. It’s interesting that this portion of Scripture is only found in the book of Luke. […]
So I had the idea this morning to start a blog series called “Take 2” and here’s how it will work: Each post will cite 2 verses and give 2 truths, and do both in under 2 minutes! Finding “nuggets” from the Word doesn’t have to take forever, but when you find one? Boy, howdy. […]
As many of you know, it’s been a really big week for our family. We’ve celebrated seeing the successes of “Edgar” as they made their national debut on “America’s Got Talent” this past Tuesday night. For those of you who don’t know, Ryan is my brother and together with his wife, Nikki, and daughter, Jaslyn, formed […]
It’s January 18th. Half-way through the first month of the year. I made a resolution before New Year’s. Actually, 2 months before New Year’s. Go ahead. Ask me if I’ve kept it. Ask me if I’m on track to “being better at 40 than I was at 30.” I’m not 40 yet; that comes in […]
Sometimes you read something, and it’s just too good not to share! That’s how I feel about this devotion I read this morning. It quickened something inside of me and I felt compelled to pass it on. I could almost hear the Lord’s voice speaking this to me, and it resonated deeply. I’m not sure […]
Have you ever had someone tell you a story about how “good” God is? How He came through at the last minute and took care of everything? Better yet, have you ever had someone tell you a story like that when you’re in the middle of a mess and can’t see your way out? You […]
I don’t know about you, but I have always had the toughest time finding a daily devotional that would speak to my heart all through the year. I’d try Bible studies, short books, etc. and they would keep my attention for a little while, but nothing really seemed to last for the long haul until […]
Staying the Course 