Who will be first? How important is that? The 'super saints' will don their humble hats and say it doesn't matter at all. In some ways they are correct. But what about: Boarding the plane? The line for Black Friday shopping? To do something no other person has ever...
Equipping for Life – The Blog
5 Helps To Simplify Prayer
Prayer has been in several posts lately. There was the Facebook Live request for a post on prayer. Two of last week's posts addressed the need to pray. One concerned Hurting Hearts and the other was encouraging you to pray for orphans who need sponsors. So maybe the...
Hangouts For Hurting Hearts
Hurting hearts. We have all had our hurts. So having hurting hearts is not unique. The real question is: When our heart is hurting, where do we go to hangout? There are plenty of answers that will do nothing but increase the pain. But help can be found in those who...
Orphan Sponsorship: It's Official!
Orphan sponsorship is now officially available! I couldn't be happier. With this post I want to share some specifics and very important prayer requests. First, let me make some introductions... Orphan Sponsorship: Introductions Jodie and boys have been on these pages...
Family: Our House, Church House, White House
A family can survive without a nation, but a nation cannot survive with the family. That truth tells us a great deal. And I want to unpack just a few things from it. Let's start at the White House. Family: The White House A viewer requested a devotional about the...
Bro. Bob: Earaches, Moms and Psalms
I want to share a word from Bro. Bob. Who is he? We met not long after he and his bride began their ministry journey. Bob came to serve the church where my dad was senior pastor. Bob was a seminary student and I was about to graduate high school. So all that...
Prayer: Facing The Fear
Are you facing the fear about prayer? Does the question sound odd? Do you think you are alone in your fears? What would happen if you admitted your fears? A friend did that by the request she made. And experience tells me she isn't the only "inquiring mind" that wants...
Facebook Live: An Invitation
Can you actually benefit from Facebook Live? I hope so. We are going to find out! Your invitation and explanation is below. I hope you will accept! Facebook Live: An Invitation It was two weeks ago when someone suggested I give Facebook Live a try. Like many of you...
Pastor Appreciation Helps
Many churches observe Pastor Appreciation Month in October. And whether or not your congregation officially participates, I know people often want to express their appreciation to those who faithfully serve the Lord and His Church. This month-long remembrance has...
Email Hack And Truth
I suffered an email hack! Is that relevant on a devotional blog? It's important for anyone that may have received a suspicious email from me or this ministry. But the timing of this event and others gives us a worthwhile devotional opportunity! It's another of those...




