Devotions

As I prepared to write this week's commentary, it was not lost on me that it would publish on Good Friday.  I pray that I do some honor to this day for my Lord. Romans 5:7  (NKJV) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would...

If you had a few days without work or any other obligations, what would you do?   If you had a week to go anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Last week, I had a chance to visit with a friend I only see 1-2x each year and we eventually got to what vacations we...

Have you ever been promised something from someone you looked up to only to have them forget or go back on what they said?  Did your parents ever promise you ice cream if you behaved well only to later say you do not have time? Have you ever had a boss promise to talk...

If you look at the Cleveland Caviler’s roster this season it seems clear that they are built to absolutely dominate the competition. They have LeBron James, who is in the argument for being the greatest player of all time. Add to that all-star players Kyrie Irving...

Mark 10:47New International Version (NIV) 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Two man are recorded in the book of Mark and Luke crying out for help. Both men cried out, "Have mercy on me." Yet,...

This coming Sunday, April 9, I have the opportunity to speak at The Way in Newton. I know that a lot of you have busy schedules, but I am asking you to join me at our 9:00 or 10:30 service. I will be speaking from the Palm Sunday Text from John 12:12-19. Who do you...

Proverbs 1:2-7 (NKJV)  To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— 5  A wise man will hear...