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 the standpoint of the author or creator. Knowing Jesus’ intent when He chose to teach the people in parables helps … Read more
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 much to talk about. True love is DEMONSTRATED, day after day and situation after situation. True love is walked out … Read more
“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 name and a smile comes to your face. Or, if you don’t recognize the name, the smile comes once you … Read more
Today’s devotional is about fighting naked. The lesson can be delivered in one word – DON’T. There! How’s THAT for a quick lesson. ? (For those who want more, read on.) On any given day, there are a number of fighting matches being fought in boxing rings, MMA cages, karate and judo dojos or training … Read more
TORNADO Our Communion’s Investiture and Ordination service last Friday night was almost ruined by a tornado. And by the front wheel of a car flying off and causing an accident. AND by a flooded house. AND THAT’S NOT ALL !!!! No, that’s not the beginning line of a joke, that is actual truth. Let me … Read more
NOT THAT; THIS !! Johnny Lee is an American country music singer. (I can’t believe that I’m writing a devotional that opens with country music!!! I’ve got a spiritual son who’s a heavy metal AND blues musician; he’s going to disown me.) Let me share the first verse with you: I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong places Lookin’ … Read more
Getting the Expert Rifle qualification from the United States Marines is not an easy task. It requires you to be able to consistently hit a man-sized target from 200, 300 and 500 yards away. Of course, there are several factors that go into honing that process. But, for me, I found the key was recognizing … Read more
Today I will not write a devotional, but a plea for prayer. This evening I will be installed as the Metropolitan and Archbishop for the Province of Reconciliation, stepping into the shoes of a giant. Please take a moment to pray for me. May I, too, be recognized as a man who has been with … Read more
If you know me, even a little, you know that I’ve been a coffee lover since my days in the US Marines. After my morning greeting ritual with my Heavenly Father, the first thing I typically do is get a cup of coffee brewing. My prayer and Bible reading time is always accompanied by my … Read more
