This devotional reading focuses on two of the most frequently quoted verses of the entire New Testament – Romans 8:28 and Romans 8:38-39.
Read MoreThis devotional looks at Romans 9 and examines the sovereignty of God and who will be saved. Please take a moment to read and respond. I am interested in hearing your thoughts. God bless.
Read MoreThe extraordinarily good news was, and is, that every individual — Jew or Gentile — can be saved simply by his or her faith in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreIf you have ever puzzled over the apparent differences in the characterization of God in the Old Testament versus the New Testament, this devotional reading (and the series as a whole) can provide clarity and understanding.
Read MoreThe real source of strong relationships with others must start with a strong relationship with the Lord.
Read MoreI invite you to take a moment to read, reflect and reply to this devotional. It is a delicate balance between the role of the church in establishing what constitutes moral or immoral behaviors and the role of authorities in governing such behaviors.
Read MoreChapter 14 focuses on how Christians treat each other within their community of faith. In this chapter, Paul is addressing the very real human tendency to judge or criticize others, even among fellow believers.
Read MoreToday’s reading focuses on Paul’s closing comments to the Romans. Please take some time to read and reflect. Let me know your thoughts on this reading and the series.
Read MoreOur friend Tom Tatum has written another book and it inspires all of us to follow God’s calling and to reach out and share our faith.
Read MoreLife takes us down strange paths and sometimes down dark winding roads. See Jeff Buck’s compelling story of how he found the light in this reader revelation.
Read MoreOne of the most moving experiences of my life came during a professional insurance industry meeting. The experience not only reinforced my faith but also the profound value of my profession and the efforts of insurance industry sales representatives and employees.
Read MoreMany times during my life, my faith has been reinforced and God’s existence has been very real to me. The experience that set the tone for the rest of my life occurred during my adolescence and was my first real encounter with the living God. Read my story to learn more.
Read MoreOur life’s journey is sharply defined by the collection of people we encounter—especially those we ultimately consider close friends, who reflect God’s love through their loyal, supportive, and enduring friendship. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced mobile society we often change jobs, relocate, and lose touch with those dearest to us. After more than twenty-five years of separation from my friend Warren, God brought us back together in a way that positively impacted both of our lives.
Read MoreRead this story which helped heal my grief over a friend I thought had been lost in vain and also renewed my faith in a living God who performs miracles around the globe for all people.
Read MoreI firmly believe that each of us brings with us into this life skills and talents that combine to create personal greatness. Parents and teachers are uniquely positioned to encourage and nurture young people in discovering their greatness, something of which I was powerfully reminded as I was trying to decide what passions to pursue in my retirement years. It was another example of God preparing me for the impact I would have in the years ahead.
Read MoreRead this 3-part story of God’s intervention in one of the worst decisions and biggest mistakes I made during my early career as a mathematics teacher.
Read MoreWhen I was a young teenager, my father and I took a routine trip to the store that could have resulted in a tragic loss that would have negatively impacted the rest of my life. How grateful I am that in this case God intervened.
Read MoreLearn how God influenced my career through a colleague’s words and the impact they would have on me, both then and throughout my career.
Read MoreIt’s very easy to be critical of the behavior of others, particularly those in high-ranking government positions. In a White House meeting with then-President Bill Clinton, I learned several lessons in leadership and management—but more importantly, I learned additional lessons.
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