In this world of political correctness, it seems almost impossible to determine where some people stand. They say they believe one thing one day and apologize for believing it the next day. People have a hard time making a decision and standing by that decision. Too often we are yes with this group of people […]

Nothing damages your relationship with others more than not keeping your word. This is the physical manifestation of trust. If you don’t keep your word, you can’t be trusted. How often have we quickly volunteered to do something without thinking and later regreted our decision? Then, we try to make excuses to get out of […]

I remembered this event this morning and I would like to share it with you. A couple years ago, I was to meet my son-in-law in Greenville, Alabama to swap vehicles, then I was returning to UAB hospital in Birmingham to visit a newborn baby who was scheduled to have open heart surgery. When I […]

When asked to take part, volunteer, or venture into a new area of ministry or life, we often only look at what we do not have to do the work. We see our inabilities, our lack of experience, or feel uncertainty about being successful doing something new. Yet, around the house, we find ways to […]

The one prayer that we all know how to pray is the prayer for deliverance. We know we can do this on our own. How many times in life have we said “Lord I wish you would get me out of this mess I am in”? Just this past week a man told me that […]

How easy it is to forget about everything and everyone else around us and focus on our own desires, problems, and families. We need to stop long enough during our day to realize God sees and knows what we are going through and He is the answer to the problems that we are facing today. […]

The older we get in life the harder it seems to be to listen and follow directions. We become so accustomed to doing things our way that we don’t listen to others advice in dealing with situations. How many times have you gotten up in the morning with something hurting and it bothers us all […]

We face many challenges, hard times, difficulties, and decisions in our lifetime. Many times these mountains in our lives come with no warning. We have two choices when we face these issues, we can let them defeat us or we can overcome them by the grace of God. My devotion this morning is from Joshua […]

How many times have we asked our self questions to avoid something we just really don’t want to do? What am I going to wear? I don’t have anything to wear to that event. It was an excuse you used because you just didn’t really want to go. Many times the questions we ask ourselves […]

Prayer is a word used by almost everyone in this country. When a person has suffered a tragedy or sickness we always say you are in our prayers. It is important to know more about prayer than just the word. We need a time each day to pray and communicate with God as well as […]

How many things in life would you not have done if you had just taken time to think things through? It’s so easy to jump at first thought, but it makes more sense to sit down and think things out. Regardless of what your desires in life may be, it is smart to count the […]

I hope all of the fathers heard the words, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY by now from all those who love and appreciate you. The key word that I take with me from yesterday is happy. I enjoyed the well wishes from my children, grandchildren, and friends. I have so much to be happy about in my […]

It’s Father’s Day, the day chosen to celebrate good ole dad. It’s a day that stirs a deep range of emotions in our heart depending on the relationship one has or had with their earthly father. Some have planned and anticipated this day for weeks while others have not even thought of today as anything […]

The hardest way to move is against the flow. I have enjoyed swimming since I was just a young boy. There is nothing like being able to move your hands and feet and your body simply glides through the water. I have never been able to swim as fast as other people, but I could […]

I will be the first to admit that I do not understand depression very well. It is something I have not had to deal with very often in my life, but I meet people on a routine basis that struggle with it daily. My Bible verse for today talked about God giving us a garment […]

What are you worth? How often do you think about this thought? How many times have you asked yourself about our value to God. It’s something many of us struggle to see is our value to God. The scripture I read this morning talks about how God takes care of the birds of the air […]

I know people who can tell you a story today that happened to them 20 years ago and still be just as angry and hurt as the day it happened. Holding grudges and not being willing to forgive others for their wrong doings will steal the very life out of you. It is like trying […]

Have you ever visited a home and thought the people who lived there were not very good house keepers? Do you ever pass by and look at the yard and think people do care about what their lawn looks like? I am one of those who cuts grass every week whether it really needs it […]

How often have you heard someone say they heard from God? I have had many people tell me God told them to start a ministry only to say a few days or months later that God sent them a different direction. Too often we are following our emotions and egos instead of hearing from God. […]

I had a friend bring me the first fresh vegetables of the year. They came from a garden he had planted. As I read my devotion this morning, I was reminded how the seeds we sow produce the plants that grow and produce the vegetables we eat. The plants are the result of a good […]

I remember my parents telling me they disciplined me because they loved me and that discipline was for my own good. They even said that the discipline hurt them just like it hurt me. I often wondered about that last statement. The Bible states that discipline comes out of the heart of someone who cares […]

I’ve always been competitive in most activities that I have pursued. I’ve been blessed to win a few trophies for the efforts I put forth in a particular sport. I’ve seen many trophies during my life. They range from one end of sports to the other. Mounts of trophy animals taken during a hunt, medals […]

The past few months have been quite a challenge for us. We have been asked to do things differently than we’ve ever done them before. Stretching our actions is not a bad thing. Every athlete takes time to warm up and stretch before entering into competition. It stretches and loosens the muscles they are going […]

It takes a devoted mind and a dedicated work ethic to reach your goals in life. There are so many distractions to cause you to lose your way. Actions, thoughts, and words must work together to achieve success. I’ve talked with many people who want to talk about church and God one minute and then […]

We live in a self-centered culture. Everyone has themselves as their main focus in almost every endeavor they enter into. God wants us to think about others and share our lives with others. The one thing we strived to teach our children when they were young was to share their things with others. Mikki and […]