In my personal devotional time this morning I read about one of the great acts of faith in the Bible – Gideon’s battle against the massive armies of the Midianites, the Amalekites and all of the sons of the east. You’re probably aware of the story. In order to keep the nation of Israel in … Read more
Along with “Houston, we have a problem” the title of today’s devotional is one of the most recognizable lines from a film in modern history. Thanks to a compelling story, some great effects and incredible acting, the story of Apollo 13’s incredible survival in space is an iconic one. (A $52 million production budget and … Read more
THAT’S NOT ENOUGH Tapping out is a signal between two martial artists that a sufficient threshold of pain has been reached to demonstrate a technique is being properly executed. When you’re training with a partner on, for example, wrist locks, and you’ve reached the point where the technique being applied is causing significant pain, you … Read more
Lackadaisical. Not a word you’re likely to see on a resume any time soon. To be honest, no one gives an all-out, 110% effort at every task at every time of every day. I remember watching the opening sequence from a comedy routine that left literally laughing out loud. The comedian was introduced and applauded, … Read more
When one thinks of fathers the mind naturally turns also to husbands. Whether or not it is still the case, God’s plan was that father’s ought also be husbands. Interestingly, the term “husbandry” has little more than a verbal affinity to the concept of husband and wife and actually has to do with the practice … Read more
The debate rages in many nations with respect to just how “open” borders ought to be, and who should be admitted. God’s got a very different approach with respect to the Kingdom of Heaven. The “Immigration Law” for the Kingdom of Heaven was spoken by King Jesus, and it states, “ALL THE FATHER GIVES ME … Read more
If there were ever two words that were certain to bring a response from just about anyone you meet, they would have to be “New Baby.” As I write this my son and the daughter-of-my-heart are in the birthing center of their local hospital. Later today they will report that they have a “new baby.” … Read more
When all is said and done, there is a lot more SAID than done. Talk is cheap. Lots of people can talk a good game. Very convincingly. But saying something doesn’t make it so. Not too long ago I got a phone call from “the government” telling me that a warrant had been issued for … Read more
