Devotions

Over the three years I have lived in Nicaragua my body has acclimatized to the tropics, so much so that anything under 20 degrees now makes me shiver. I was therefore not happy last year when I returned to Iowa and was promptly greeted by a huge snow storm. I was...

Since we won't be meeting for our Vital Men meetings I will be posting out a short video every Monday! Looking forward to sharing a good word with you. Strength and Courage Michael https://youtu.be/DsCPFTj86gg

Hebrews 13:20-21 'Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight,...

What things in life drive you to converse with God?  Unless you are fairly disciplined about doing daily devotions, it may take a major life event, personal challenge, or opportunity to push you to get in the Word more, or drive you to a deeper level of prayer.  It...

I was playing Monopoly with my son.  He wants to beat me at a strategy game so bad.  About mid game, he is winning.  His roles are unbelievably lucky and I land on his big properties every time.  I get to a place in the game where I am almost out of cash and I finally...

An image I use in almost every pastor training I lead is that of a target. I am constantly asking pastors: what are you aiming at in your life and ministry?  In preaching training, for example, very few pastors can articulate exactly what they are aiming at with their...