Category Archives: General

Today is November 8th, but I’m writing this devotional a week in advance because my wife and I are going away for a few nights to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. So I’m actually writing this before the elections take place. Right now, I have no idea what the outcome will be, and it’s possibleContinue reading “Trusting God’s Plan”

In John 15, Jesus invites us into a life of deep, intentional connection with Him. “I am the vine; you are the branches,” He says in verse 5. “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” This call to “abide” is notContinue reading “The Call to Abide”

Last week I spoke out of 1 Samuel where King Saul had been pursuing David, hoping to kill him. From the moment he was anointed by Samuel, David faced many challenges—none more daunting than being pursued by King Saul. Yet, despite the danger and uncertainty, David’s heart was anchored in God’s promises. He knew thatContinue reading “The LORD is My Rock”

This week, I had the privilege of going to our district conference and one of the speakers talked about the church in Antioch. He referenced Acts 13:2, where we see a pivotal moment in the early church’s history. This is what it says: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,Continue reading “We’re All Set Apart”

If you’ve been at church the last few weeks, you know that I’ve been in a series on Jesus and Politics. The truth is, this political climate we find ourselves in has been divisive and polarizing. We see people taking sides, digging in their heels, and sometimes even dehumanizing others who don’t share their views.Continue reading “Caring for the Interests of Others”

In Philippians 1:3, Paul’s words, “I thank my God every time I remember you,” offer a powerful reminder of the importance of relationships in our lives. We were created for relationship—relationship with God and relationship with others. God has placed people around us, not by accident, but as part of His divine plan. Yet, theContinue reading “Thanking God for Our Relationships”

This week in my devotions, I’ve been reading in the book of Joshua and it talks about the Promised Land that was being divided up amongst the tribes of Israel. And at the very end of chapter 21, in verse 45, it says: “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; everyContinue reading “Experiencing the Promised Land”

We’re all aware that we live in a world full of brokenness and pain. And whether it’s personal struggles, societal issues, or unexpected tragedies, life can often feel overwhelming. But as Christians, we have something that anchors us: it’s HOPE. Hebrews 6:19 reminds us: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firmContinue reading “A Hope That Sustains”

We all experience doubt. It’s a normal part of life, even for Christians. There will be times when we wrestle with uncertainty in our faith, our circumstances, or our future. But the key is what we do with our doubt. In Psalm 94:19, the psalmist writes, “When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewedContinue reading “Giving God Our Doubts”

When life becomes overwhelming—when you feel like you’re barely holding on—do you ever find yourself asking, “Where is God?” When we’re feeling isolated, exhausted, and carrying burdens too heavy to bear, that question can echo in our hearts. Where is God during our hard times? The truth is: He’s never left. God is always rightContinue reading “Where is God in Our Struggles?”