God Will Never Fail
The story of Jesus Christ’s birth is an amazing story. As the story goes, Mary and Joseph are engaged to be married when an...
Less than Merry…
It's in full swing - the lights, the bells, the songs, the parties, and the gifts. Christmas is here. While for some of us,...
Following a Star
I sat at a red light on Greene Street in Gainesville, Georgia, watching 3 men decorate a Christmas Tree. One man stood in a...
Unwrap the Splendor of Hope
I needed some WD-40 the other day and stopped in at Walmart.
The store was filled with the look of Christmas: wrapping paper in all kinds of...
Prayer? I just want to sleep
There are times I fall asleep, praying. I know... I should be on my knees and it wouldn't happen, and there are nights that...
And…it’s Monday…again
The Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone in a whirlwind of traditions, turkey, family, shopping, and fun. The day is neatly filed in the...
Will You be Like the Nine? Or the One?
Luke 17:11-19, "Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village,...
Count your blessings with me…
Most of us know the BIG things; but, maybe we need to spend more time being thankful for the little blessings in our lives...
So...count...
The Gift
Many years ago I worked in international adoption and humanitarian aid. There was a hospital in Guatemala for children with cancer. It was the...
A Double Share
2 Kings 2:9-14: "After they had gone across, Elijah spoke to Elisha. He said, "Tell me. What can I do for you before I'm taken...
Chosen People
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any...
Releasing Your Gratitude
Even now, as I key the words for today's devotion, the aroma of cornbread dressing seeps from my oven to penetrate the room. Thanksgiving...