Bishop Robert 
I was speaking with one of my spiritual sons yesterday, and he was sharing about how overwhelming and tiring life has been lately. He was utterly wiped out. Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you face competing demands at home and at work. Or health challenges. You’re possibly finding the calendar with more month than your … Read more
This devotional is a lesson in forgiveness, and I’m the lead illustration. I’m sorry! I know that, for many of you, reading this daily devotional is one of the first things you do in the morning. For the last several days, I’ve been traveling to the west coast of the United States. My wife and … Read more
If signs are to be believed, there’s quite a bit in Las Vegas to die for. There’s the ribs at the Old Soul restaurant, for instance; and the view from the Capital Grille restaurant. Juan’s flaming fajitas are to die for, too. I know, because I saw the sign. And don’t forget the sunset views … Read more
What would you think about a farmer who didn’t prepare his ground, didn’t sow any seed, didn’t do any work in his fields — but then, when the time for a harvest came around on the calendar, went out to his fields and expected to reap a massive harvest? You and I both know what … Read more
We’ve all been around them — people who are their own greatest fans. You can’t be around them for too long before they begin to recount their accomplishments or recount some of their “greatest hits,” so to speak. I was recently in a meeting with a ministry-related friend. From the time he sat down until … Read more
I’m off to Las Vegas today! Those are words I never thought I’d write. After successfully avoiding any travel there (except for a brief airport connection), I’ve made the deliberate choice to fly to America’s notorious “Sin City.” (Thankfully, WITH my wife.) One of my children qualified to compete in the 2021 Ultimate Ninja World … Read more
Team communication when executing a mission, especially one being undertaken deep in enemy occupied territory, is critical. There are a lot of things you can improvise when you are in territory controlled by the enemy. If your resupply gets cut off, or if you are so deep that you have no resupply, you can always … Read more
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 have sufficient preparation to take advantage of the opportunities you do see. One can do that by way of education, … Read more
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 bit, but not a great deal. I struggle inside with all three elements of today’s verse. YOU MUST ALL BE … Read more
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 and strength, the crema of a well-drawn espresso and the aroma of a freshly brewed cup. My wife makes no … Read more