Insights of Hope
As He Sees Them
Who are your enemies? We often can think about that question and come up with some very easy answers. Usually, it is a collective group. Maybe a country or a group of people. But Jesus made the comment about loving our enemies. I often wondered if it was about our enemies and our treatment of them. As I thought about it, it goes far deeper than that …
The Reunion
People have differing thoughts of high school reunions. Some are of dread, and others are of curiosity. Interestingly enough, mine was of excitement and anticipation just to see people. I got a lot more than I bargained for, and I found out another answer to how God works ...
When You Believe …
Have I mentioned I love movies (LOL)? Okay. There’s an ending of a movie that was but part of a great trilogy. It has the final scene where good overcomes evil and the people are saved. When the wise person is asked if they always knew the ending would turn out as it did, they answered, “Oh no. No, I didn’t. But I believed … I believed.” Nothing can be achieved without a sincere belief in an outcome. Our relationship with Christ is very similar. How? Let’s see …
The Strength Of Love
My wife would tell me that to get respect you have to give respect. If it works that way with respect, what about love? Many would say love is unconditional, and I agree with that. But to attract love, I would say you have to give love. So why is God's unconditional love so different. Read on to find out
Because He Loves Us
Growing up, I loved the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz.' The song still resonates in my head, and this part is why:
If ever, oh ever a wiz there was
The Wizard of Oz is one because
Because, because, because, because, because
Because of the wonderful things he does
Because, because, because ... it sounded like my Mom when she told me to do something. No answer. Just because. We are asked to trust God. Why? That's at the heart of today's devotion ...
Love Story - The End Of The Beginning
We all work toward what we call an end game. It’s where we achieve what we want. Last week, I talked about a plan, and this week, I’m talking about the success of set plan. But what if the plan is not for it all to end? Perhaps, it is what we are hoping to begin. That’s what God wants and where this devotion starts …
Part Of The Plan
“You know what I’ve noticed,” the villain asks. “Nobody panics when things go ‘according to plan.’” Whether it is retirement, school, or even fighting Mike Tyson, everyone seems to have a plan to achieve a goal. Plans are meant to solve problems. When it comes to God’s greatest problem, He too has a plan. Find out what that is in today’s devotion …
A Love Story - The Dark Ages
Have you ever read or watched a tragedy? You see people feel lost and out of sorts, and they can’t see past their current situation. We often feel our lives are like a Greek tragedy where we are destined to fall. But what if the darkest times were a precursor to the best? How would you respond? Today’s devotion is about gaining certainty in these uncertain times …