Devotions

  So, we are reminded at least once per year that it is good to give thanks for all that we have.  Some do it reluctantly, some do it out of tradition, some do it with a heart full of gratitude, and some don’t do it at all.  I think there is a reason God put in...

I recently met with a friend who was really frustrated with their place of work.  They shared how discouraged they were in the expectations put on them and how the overall culture is overworked and those that work the longest are the most celebrated. Seeing the...

My in-laws are currently here in Nicaragua for their first visit. It's also their first visit to Latin America and to a developing country. This Sunday we took them to our church, which is a large Spanish speaking congregation here in Managua. We were a little nervous...

2 Kings 2:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “so be quiet.” Elisha knew that Elijah would be...

John 15:13 ' Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. '  I am laying in a hospital bed in Iowa City, an incredibly blessed and grateful man.  Today, Nov 21st is the day a dear friend gave me back my life, by donating a kidney...

There is a small apple tree that I drive by most every day that still has several apples hanging on it.  A few years back, when running by this tree, I stopped and took a few apples and ate them.  They were good!  Every fall, I say I should stop and get a few more...