On Being Great

I want to share with you one of my daily devotions. This one from Worthy Brief. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark 9:33-35- Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, “What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?” But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed … Continue reading On Being Great

Only One Answer

Today, many young people believe - wrongly - that socialism is the answer to America's problems. They believe that things like "Medicare for All" and "The Equality Act" and the "For the People" act are going to resolve the current issues of racism, recover the economy, and make things better for American citizens. What America … Continue reading Only One Answer

Fitting In

Billy Graham told the story about a man walking who came upon the site of a newly constructed cathedral. The stone mason was busy at a work bench shaping the last piece, the piece that went on the very top of the spire. The man inquired about what the mason was doing. “Well,” he replied, … Continue reading Fitting In

Amazing Grace and Amazing Love

A hymn by Charles Wesley - And Can it be that I should Gain? And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die … Continue reading Amazing Grace and Amazing Love

Inflated Data

I'm not a doctor, nurse, EMT, CNA, scientist, medical professional, etc., etc. (little disclaimer here) BUT I do believe COVID is very serious, especially for those of us who have those health issues called "comorbidities." (Even the term sounds ominous.) Some of us have little doubt if we catch COVID, we're probably goners. I don't … Continue reading Inflated Data

Waiting In Faith

The weather in the Midwest is just like it is in much of the rest of the country - frigid and snowy! That even tends to be an understatement. So with the COVID restrictions and guidelines that force us to stay inside, I guess we should be use to it by now? Nah, not so … Continue reading Waiting In Faith

How Do You Smell?

I knew a man who was brought up in a time when people in the rural areas hunted, trapped, and fished to put meat on the table. And along with that pelts were sold that brought in extra money as well. He knew a lot about wildlife, and that from first-hand experience. One thing he … Continue reading How Do You Smell?

Joyful, Patient, Faithful

A devotion recently told the story of a king who always went hunting with his best friend. It was his friend's duty to prepare the gun the king used. They never hunted just for pleasure, but to replenish the pantry of the kings house as well as his friends. His best friend was always looking … Continue reading Joyful, Patient, Faithful

The Way of Holiness

"All roads lead to Rome." "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." "You take the high road, and I'll take the low road (and I'll be in Scotland afore ye)." "Where the rubber meets the road." "The road less traveled...." "Get this show on the road." "Wide spot in the road." "One for … Continue reading The Way of Holiness