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September 22, 2020
Regular People, Extraordinary Mission: The Great Commission
So with keeping with the “throwback” theme this week, here is some more from a year ago. 9/24/19I saw a clip on Instagram where Tim Tebow is talking about The Great Commission. It got me thinking, now here is a guy who is a Heisman Trophy winner, NFL player and a Professional Baseball player out...
gods-willSeptember 21, 2020
When God Says No: He's Saving You From Yourself
I had an idea over the weekend. I thought I’d do a look back as to what we talked about this time last year and see where we are today. Should be fun, so take the time to read what we talked about a year ago this week and reflect on if we have applied anything. Am I better, worse, same?9/20/2019I...
judgmentSeptember 17, 2020
The Speck and the Plank: Why We Judge Others
It sure is easy see the speck in somebody else’s eye. But the plank in our own? What plank? Why do we do that? “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in y...
self-righteousnessSeptember 16, 2020
The Danger of Self-Righteousness
Alright, I will say it first...I can be self righteous. I’m pretty sure we all can if we are being honest. It’s almost human nature. I’m fact, Jesus knew it. You see, to be self righteous simply means we think we’ve met God’s standards in our own eyes. When was the last time you said or thought,...
procrastinationSeptember 15, 2020
Breaking Free from Procrastination
There will always be distractions in life because we know from scripture that the agenda of the enemy is to steal, kill and destroy.Procrastination is a time stealer, and it simply means to put off intentionally doing something that should be done. I have been guilty of this often, and I have mis...
time-stewardshipSeptember 14, 2020
Investing Time in What Matters Most
Well, I tried the best I could to stay on schedule with last weeks devotionals but lack of technology won. For those that didn’t get anything, it’s due to the text being sent via WiFi so the google phones and androids won’t get it...I’m sorry. Anyhow, let’s get back to work. I wanted to share som...
weaknessSeptember 10, 2020
Strong in Weakness: When God's Power Shines
First off, I’m sorry I was late yesterday. I wrote our daily and completely forgot to send. When I did send it I was flying over Tennessee headed to Arkansas. That’s where I am now. I’m camping in the Ozarks with zero service. I had to hike this morning at 5:00 CST to get to the lodges to get a s...
timeSeptember 9, 2020
God's Gift of Time: Making Every Moment Count
You ever wonder why as we get older time seems to just fly by? Well, years ago I heard a preacher talk about this and he gave a really great explanation. You see, think back to when you were a little boy or girl and you wanted a new ball glove, baby doll or whatever. Maybe your parents said, “nex...
detoursSeptember 8, 2020
Why Detours Are Good Things That Feel Bad
I don’t know about you, but when I think back on the road God has sent me down in my life, it a miracle I ended up here. I mean, I’m probably no alone in that the path we’ve all taken has been full of detours and side roads along the way. But as I reflected over the long weekend while I flew and...
gods-planSeptember 4, 2020
Understanding Life's Detours in God's Plan
We always run into detours or audibles in the road map or play book of our lives. We all do. Especially in our relationship with Christ. But why? Why can’t we just be saved and just cruise through life knowing we’re headed for eternity with our maker with no issues here? Well, let’s talk about it...
forgivenessSeptember 3, 2020
From Pit to Rock: Finding Freedom from Your Past
“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.”Psalms 40:2-3 I have a past, I have a present and God’s promis...
social-mediaSeptember 2, 2020
Seeking God First in a Social Media World
Most of you know me pretty well and know I am a sucker for some good social media. I really do enjoy it (when it’s not politics and hate). I stick with 4 topics-dogs, dirt bikes, airplanes and family. But it got me thinking about who we are and what what we are doing with it.You see, with the adv...
sufferingSeptember 1, 2020
God's Plan Through Our Suffering
You ever notice that when we finally get out of whatever it is we are suffering from it never seems to be the way we thought we would get out of it? Like during our suffering we could never understand or see the way out that God has for us. It’s because it’s His plan for us not our plan for us. H...
unityAugust 31, 2020
Loving a Divided World: Striving for Peace and Unity
Hope er’body had a great weekend! As I turn on the news, it seems the world stayed crazy...oh, well.Listen, it’s no secret that our world seems more divided than ever. Whether it’s political parties that can’t agree on a nation’s budget or special interest groups that spew hatred toward each othe...
graceAugust 28, 2020
Truth Covered in Grace: Representing Jesus Well
As you already know of you are on this devotional, I close with “be nice, Grace wins”. I think we all know and hopefully u sweat and the “be nice”, but what about the “Grace wins”?Well, think about our lives and the experiences we have all learned from. Some of us have endured traumatic events in...
loveAugust 27, 2020
Loving People Who Don't See Things Your Way
There are 8 billion people in this world and not one of them are exactly like you. So what does that mean? That means there is a really good chance you’re going to have to deal with people who don’t see things the way you do. That don’t have the same political beliefs, family background or econom...
forgivenessAugust 26, 2020
Forgiving Those Who Hurt You: Give Up the Right to Get Even
“Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” Luke 6:27-28 Wow, this is a tough one...We are called to forgive those that hurt us, unconditionally. Because if it’s with condition, it’s not forgiveness. We need to pray for them and for God to bless the...
gods-planAugust 25, 2020
God's Unfolding Plan: Miracles in His Perfect Timing
God’s Plan for our life is unfolding before us but often times it’s not visible to us. Most of the time I would say it’s happening so slowly that I’m not sure if it’s happening. But then, when I least expect it and through no effort of my own, God reveals pieces of his plan to me. The things that...
anger-at-godAugust 24, 2020
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
Why do we sometimes get frustrated or angry with God? Let’s face it, we all do it. We lose a job promotion, a race didn’t go our way, we experience a death in the family, personal injury or financial hardships. This list is long...we all have them. Life’s hard. "God, why did you let that happen?"...
griefAugust 21, 2020
One Year Later: Faith Carries Us Through
Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of my fathers passing so I thought I’d look back to last year and see where I was...“8/23/19This is a hard morning to write to you all as within the hour or sending our message out yesterday, my father passed away. But I’m not going to sit here and talk about...
gratitudeAugust 20, 2020
Counting All as Loss for Christ
You ever take a minute and look around your life and reflect on the blessing He has given you? I’m sure you have, we all do at times. This morning, as I was digging into the word, I was reflecting on some of those things and it struck me that much of what I was grateful for were things of this wo...
complainingAugust 19, 2020
Shine as Lights in a Crooked Generation
Ok, reading and working through Philippians and this happens;“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,”Philippians 2:14-15 Yo...
griefAugust 18, 2020
God Heals the Brokenhearted
As we get closer to August 22nd, I can’t help but to think about my dad. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since he passed. I know I’m not as “walking sad” as I was a year ago and the waves of sadness have calmed, but I miss him more now than I ever have. But it’s ok...“He heals the br...
angerAugust 17, 2020
The Power to Forgive When Mad
Ever get mad? Sure you do, we all do. I get so mad at the people who haven’t learned that the left lane is for passing only, not cruising, I work myself into a mess! I mean how can people operate with this level of stupidity and selfishness? Anyhow, where was I going with this? Oh yeah...Sometime...