July 26, 2021
Nothing replaces the favor of God. God’s favor is His deliberate blessing upon your life. God‘s favor on your life will open opportunities for you that you would never otherwise see. It’s one thing to...
July 25, 2021
I’m sort of a “high impact” kind of guy. To be honest, I’m rather intense. When we meet, you may love me or hate me; but you won’t be bored. Of course, I’m exaggerating a...
July 24, 2021
Quality and preference comparisons are just a fact of life. Sometimes the differences are subtle, at other times they’re stark. I’m a bit of a coffee snob. I love and appreciate the nuances of flavor...
July 23, 2021
You can’t catch fish in the desert. My maternal grandparents lived near the seashore. I recall making the hour and a half drive from our house to theirs with regularity as a child. When visiting...
July 22, 2021
There are times when “Thank You” just doesn’t seem like quite enough to say. Every language in the world has a simple word or phrase to express the feeling of gratefulness for an act of...
July 21, 2021
In the US last year there were over 38,000 cases of arson. According to the FBI, incidents of this crime increased by close to 20% over the previous year. For those of you who, like...
July 20, 2021
I hope you’ll forgive today’s devotional. Or, at the very least, that it will bring a smile to your face as you realize how crazy this Bishop is! I love a good fight. My life...
July 19, 2021
Purpose is a significant consideration, intent drives meaning. When you understand WHY someone has done something, it helps you to put it in the proper context. It allows you to try and see something from...
July 18, 2021
Depth of love is measured in action, not words. It is not the ones who SAY they love Jesus who actually love Him. If ALL they do is talk about their love, their love isn’t...
July 17, 2021
“I have good news! Guess who died?” That’s not a phrase you hear often. And, when you do hear it, it is typically followed by the name of some utterly-evil, dastardly person. You hear the...