Devotions

1 Chronicles 29:17 New International Version (NIV) 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given...

We want to promote the Klompen Classic this year. You can run or walk. This is held on May 2 and costs $25.00 if you preregister. For you fitness folks, it is a great event. Go to www.crossroadspella.org for more information. If you show up, you will see my wife and I...

Psalm 18:20-24 (NASB)  20 The Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me. 21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord, And have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all His ordinances were before...

As I was growing up, I heard a phrase in reference to trying not to make things more complicated than we have to.  KISS:  Keep it Super Simple.  Or the more pejorative, Keep it Simple, Stupid!  Generally in life, we tend to make things more complicated than they need...

Until this year I’ve spent my entire adult life on church staffs. A struggle faced in every church I’ve been on is motivating people to serve. I’ve witnessed the frustration of children’s directors who receive ten no’s in a row for Sunday School positions, and I’ve...

Deuteronomy 4:1 New International Version (NIV) Obedience Commanded 4 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you....

Men, I strongly encourage you to look at the fellowshipofthesword.com for upcoming Quests for men. We have partial scholarships for any man who wants to attend. This event will help you uncover, unlock, and unleash your heart. Strength and Courage Michael