We all probably remember the airliner that crashed short of the runway at DFW in the late '80's. In the midst of a rainstorm, a microburst caused an airliner to lose its lift and come down on Hwy 114, which runs on the northern edge of the airport. A…
Loneliness is defined by my friend Wikipedia as is a complex and usually unpleasant feeling in which a person feels a strong sense of emptiness and solitude. The causes of loneliness are varied, but it can be affected by social, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors. See that the definition says…
Things never seem to go as planned. It seems the harder you try, the more things go wrong. You are tired and don't know what else to do. God asks you to let it go.
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. ~ Psalm 119:13 Have you ever had someone tell you, “Wow, you’ve got a glow to you!” after you’ve spent time with the Lord? Or they’ve said, “You have a very bright aura!” Have you ever considered…
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 I remember the moment when it hit me. I was driving my car down the loneliest highway I could…
I was reading the bible the other day. It’s been a busy week. Of course I never forget about my main love, but have to admit that I have not dedicated as much time or attention as I usually do to my quiet time with God. So this particular morning…
How we define good can change what we mean when we say God is good, so let's decide what we mean when we use this word to define Him. In our English language, the word good has many meanings. A few ways we use it are: This ice cream is…
Today’s story is kind of a modern version of the Alabaster box woman in the bible. She walked into a crowded room full of stares and whispers. They knew exactly who she was and where she had been! Whoops, doesn't Jesus know what kind of woman is approaching Him? He didn't seem to be bothered! Check it out.
“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” Matt. 5:9 NLT Ah, peace! Ha! Not right now. As I sit here typing this, the sound of the yardman’s blower grates on my ears and jars my soul. That is definitely not the…
We all seek protection. We all seek love. We all seek a place to belong. Well, in this devotion we will see that we belong in God's presence, and He loves us! Those who accept that love, and draw near to Him, are those to whom He extends His impenetrable protection.
Have you ever been told that you’re crazy for believing what you do? David, before he became king, had to take it a step further and actually pretend to be crazy in order to escape alive from a very dangerous situation. He ran from his enemies (King Saul and the…
Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine…