Devotions

Psalm 118:24New International Version (NIV) 24 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. This day I choose to rejoice. Obviously choosing is a choice on our own part. We have often heard this verse quoted, sang, and lifted up, but do we...

Within each of us is the potential for great good or great evil.  The only thing that seems to determine how that may play out in our lives are some of the influences and opportunities we have to lead us down one path or another.  Just watch a 2 year old for a few...

I love football.  My high school football coach spent a lot of time coaching our minds and not just our muscles.  He would talk about avoiding "stinking thinking" and other negative thought that become our future.  He would teach us to visualize the win to where we...

When I was a youth pastor we would hold a middle school lock-in every year that grew into a major outreach event. Over 100 6-8th graders would show up at our church at 4PM for 16 straight hours of games, food, worship, a trip to an indoor waterpark, inflatables, and...

Proverbs 1:5New International Version (NIV)5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,    and let the discerning get guidance—The gateway, the beginning step to authentic manhood is submission. It is allowing the Creator of the Universe to be in control of your...

Luke 23:42New International Version (NIV)42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”What happened on Saturday while Jesus was buried in the tomb? Was he in Hades or in Heaven. The Scriptures are silent on what actually happened. All we know...

As you go through your day to day, be it at the office or chores around the house, how do you go about it?  Who are you working for?  What is your attitude?  I'm blessed to have two jobs that I enjoy doing, am good at and my efforts are recognized and appreciated.  I...