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
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 their home, we’d often go to the beach. If you’re looking for fish, the beach is a good place to … Read more
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 kindness. In English we say “Thank You.” In French, it is “Merci.” In Hebrew, “Toda.” Usually only one or two … Read more
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 me, are terrible at math — that’s about 6,000 MORE cases this year than last year. Profilers have identified certain … Read more
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 verse relates to pressing on and taking hold. Today’s verse puts some additional context around it. The Apostle Paul is … Read more