Devotions

This week, I read where Abraham took Isaac to the mountain to be sacrificed.  Abraham had everything.  He had land, silver, cattle, camels, servants, and God's blessing that multiplied his wealth over and over.  You would think God would want Abraham to sacrifice some...

I'm typically not a costume guy, but this year I got asked to portray Darth Vader in a program at church. The day of the dress rehearsal I put the Darth Vader costume on for the first time, including the trademark ominous black mask, it was as if I was transformed...

Hebrews 13:16New Living Translation (NLT) 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Vital Men Event: Saturday, January 14, 2017 Where: The Well Resource Center, Pella, Iowa Time: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. What...

John 1:14 (NKJV)  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. It was very easy for those who knew Jesus, while he walked upon this earth,  to know Him as a man.  They...

What are you pursuing right now?  What drives you to move, to work, to accumulate, to investigate, to engage at an increased rate?  Maybe you are passionate about a hobby, watching or playing sports, exploring food, or in caring for your land and home.  Do you fully...

I recently read a biography on Alexander Hamilton, who you’ll find on every $10 bill. Hamilton was not only one of the Founding Fathers of our country, but his life-achievements seemingly make him the poster child for well rounded perfection. Just look at the massive...

Colossians 1:10New Living Translation (NLT) 10 Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. I enjoy living life at full...