Genesis ends with an abrupt halt. The Israelites were in Egypt. The promise for Abraham's seed had been re-emphasized for four...

Why do you serve the Lord? I believe that our desire should be to seek the presence of God and glorify His holy name in all things. Would...

My parents used to threaten me with an "attitude adjustment." Have you ever gotten one of those? Have you ever felt like you needed an...

**This blog was published in the Magnolia Messenger.** www.magnoliamessengermag.com It’s a common joke among older people: “What’s up...

Do you judge a book by its cover? I've been guilty before. Time and time again, even though I know its foolish, I have purchased a book...

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are planning to enjoy this holiday. I've always loved Independence Day. Grilling hot dogs and burgers...

Earlier this week I did an online devotional on II Peter 3:9 which says, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count...

The apostle Paul must have had supernatural knowledge of the internet and social media. I love how he says things like... "Do not be...

This blog is from the Summerdale Church of Christ blog page and posted with permission (www.summerdalechurch.org). Nearly 50 years ago...

God makes a promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). That promise is passed on to Isaac, then Jacob, and eventually through the line of...

I wrote a poem for my dad this year on his birthday (1/24/22). His bday card had a rough draft, but this is the final work. I wasn't...

Do you picture God gavel in hand? Behind His giant throne? Condemning you for everything you do that is wrong? With lightening bolts in...

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was...

Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...

I wrote this poem to be read at my Grandfather's funeral. He always spoke of death as a Graduation Day. I wanted to honor him at the...

It may seem like just a picture. A mom hugging her two little boys. All smiles. Picture perfect. Probably taken right after church on a...

Elijah is one of the great leaders of the Bible. There is no question that His leadership was respected for many generations. His...

David is one of the great leaders of the Bible. There is no question that His leadership was respected for many generations. His...

Do you want a fresh start? A clean slate? What if I told you… Anyone can have a fresh start in Christ Jesus! No matter what you've done,...

Moses is one of the great leaders of the Bible. There is no question that His leadership was respected for many generations. His...