Some people have a heart to see God’s kingdom. They have tuned their hearts to know it, and make decisions in alignment with what they see. My dad could not see me leaving the historic family church. ...  Read More

(Note: Welcome to my on-going devotional series in Acts 16–28. I encourage you to look back at past devotionals and stay current. Today we come to Acts 24).Acts 24:10 “…I cheerfully make my defense…” ...  Read More

The phrase “to lean” means we rest on something for support.  Daily we need support to work through the things we experience and feel.  We can look for support in the right or wrong places.  Leaning o...  Read More

The fear of the Lord is a difficult concept for many Christians to grasp.  As God’s children, we marvel at the love our heavenly Father has for us, and we have a hard time understanding what role fear...  Read More

At the end of his letter to the Corinthians, Paul exhorts them with a few instructions. This seems like a simple verse but there are a number of key commands here for us to follow. The first is watch....  Read More

How did I become a knight?In a previous devotional, I mentioned the “coming-of-age” ceremonies my father designed for me and my two younger brothers. These types of ceremonies are common in various cu...  Read More