To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe

“I believe Christianity is an evil that needs to be destroyed.” This is not something I believe or would ever say. It was said to me one time on a mission trip. I struck up a conversation with a young man—for the purposes of this devotional, we’ll call him Kevin—who knew I was a Christian. … Continue reading To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe →

Rest in the Cross

In my hometown, the First Baptist Church sits at the center of the city. I have noticed on numerous recent occasions that a bird (or birds) likes to sit on the cross of this church’s steeple. This bird takes a break from its flight by sitting perched atop the cross. Although this bird does not … Continue reading Rest in the Cross →

The Simple Beauty of the Gospel

“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved…” Acts 16:31 I love the simple beauty of the gospel. God has made salvation available to all and told us how we can be saved. Though we were sinners, He sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins. Now, if we believe and trust … Continue reading The Simple Beauty of the Gospel →

My Feelings Are Not Truth; Christ Is

These past couple of months, there’s a phrase that I have had to remind myself of quite frequently. I don’t know where it came from or where I heard it, but it is not original to me. The saying goes, “My feelings are not truth; Christ is.”1 In the midst of trials I have been … Continue reading My Feelings Are Not Truth; Christ Is →

This is the Way

May the 4th be with you! (or May the 7th, I guess.) In honor of Star Wars Day this past Sunday, I thought I'd share a devotion I wrote a little over four years ago after season 2 of the Disney+ show The Mandalorian was released. Hope you enjoy! I am a big Star Wars … Continue reading This is the Way →

Lessons from the Dogwood Tree

Where I live, there are a lot of dogwood trees. I love to see these beautiful trees in full bloom in the spring. This year, I have noticed and been able to appreciate them more. These trees are unique in their flowering appearance, but their glory is short-lived. Their bloom may be admirable, but it … Continue reading Lessons from the Dogwood Tree →

Our One Desire

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.” Psalm 73:25 God should not only be our primary desire when we get to Heaven, but we must desire God on earth as well. There are many things we desire on earth. We want to have a … Continue reading Our One Desire →

Heartache in Laughter

Proverbs 14:13 says, “Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.” How often do we tell everyone we’re fine when we’re not? We put on a painted smile or a brave face and pretend we’ve got it all together. This verse speaks to the depth of human nature … Continue reading Heartache in Laughter →

The Past Tense

In certain instances, I hate using the past tense. Allow me to explain. When someone passes away, we typically refer to them in the past tense. We no longer say that they are kind but that they were kind. We no longer say that they have anything but that they had something. We do not … Continue reading The Past Tense →

Home

Any time I go on a trip, I always look forward to returning. Although I enjoy my time away, I look forward to going back to the place I call home. I may see dazzling sights and behold beautiful sights of God’s creation. I most likely was able to eat some delicious and unique food. … Continue reading Home →