Politics is part of our society. There are many issues that we could debate on what is right and wrong. Many believe faith plays a role in it. There are times where that is certainly the case. However, where do we draw a line? Are there things that are bigger than our political stance? While the water can at times be murky, there are times it should never apply. Here’s why …

Are you climbing a mountain? Are you facing an uphill battle where there is seemingly no hope for success? I have been there, and in some circumstances, am still there. But yesterday’s birthday gave me a reminder of why despite my circumstances, I should always have hope. You should too. Today’s devotion is why …

When struggling through my early teen years, I often wondered if I would ever be able to reach the lofty expectations had for me. Many of us felt that way. Did we hit the mark? Did we achieve the goals our parents had for us? Here is one many of us heard. Did we do better than what our parents did for us? Too often, we only see our failures. But you know what? Wherever you are in your journey, there is a lot of good you have done! Your parents know this. But guess who else needs to know this? Find out …

Everyone revels in winning. Whether it is at work or home, no one wants to lose. In fact, some people do not know how to lose. But what if I told you that sometimes a loss is not really a loss. Mature couples know that if you win all the time, the other side has to lose, and would you want your better half to be a loser? Maybe 😊 But the question is if you would lose a battle to win a war, would you? That answer is yes. There is a group of people who lost all the time, and yet won not only in the end but also for others who did not even know them. Who? Find out here …

When you eat something bad, it is the worst feeling. My wife had an experience after eating a sandwich on our honeymoon, and she refuses to go to that restaurant ever since. I even stayed away from it just remembering her experience. I share this because nothing could speak to the feeling one might get when someone gets the wrong message about who Jesus Christ is particularly if it is a horrible experience. That is what today’s devotion is about. How to avoid giving a bad experience …

By nature, I am a talker. I grew up with a Dad who spoke to his team and a mom speaking hours on the phone. And if you think that is bad, my brother was a news reporter. You would think I spent a lot of time talking over my siblings. Not at all. I was ‘the quiet one.’ That was probably the best thing for me because I learned a lot in those times. Being quiet is often an undervalued trait, but if you talk less, you hear more. And if you good at it, you often hear the quiet voices that share the most valuable lessons. That’s what today’s devotion is about. Simply being quiet …

We are not perfect. There are things we can do well consistently and even get right all the time. However, even the most accurate people can get the simplest thing wrong. A chef who cuts vegetables all the time can accidentally cut themselves when distracted. The best professional will make a mistake when under pressure. While there are always moments we find perfection, there is nothing that is always perfect. Or is there? I have found one thing that is always perfect. Here’s what it is, and it could one day save you …

My life has been very unique. I’ve been blessed to experience many different perspectives that have helped me understand a certain truth. Sometimes what may be good for one person is not good for the other. It does not make it right or wrong. It does make it necessary for one to have a sense of balance in their life. That’s what today’s devotion is about: finding a healthy balance …

My wife is an amazing knitter.  She can knit for hours as if it is just a minute in a day.  I never certain on what she is making, but there are few things I am certain about.  One, it is probably for one of the grandchildren, and two, it will be made with love and care.  There are many things we can be uncertain about.  Even the most ardent believer once either questioned whether there is a God.  What if you still have questions?  Well, that’s why we are on this journey, and in it, we can be certain of some things.  Here’s a place to start …

Who in your life have you relied on for counsel? Some are very direct and tell you exactly what to do. Others, provide no answers at all and leave you lost. The best counsel however comes from those who know what to do but provide guidance so that one can figure it out on their own. As a Christian, we often see God as the authority. While that is true, we tend to forget that He is also wise counsel. That’s what today’s devotion centers on ….