“The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and...

Whether anything will ever come of my writing is becoming less and less significant. The conviction of my heart rather, did I honestly...

The above language from Deuteronomy 25:10 stood out this a.m.in my annual read through scripture. Whether such a linear devotional...

Saturday was quite the day for me, given my tendency to be overly concerned with what folk think of me. I awoke early to the criticism of...

This past week was quite amazing in that I had gracious time to be alone when needed, and the privilege of spending seven days with my...

“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the Law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to...

I awoke quite early this morning, stirred perhaps with what lies before my grandson, at least relative to my own life experience. Not...

Of late I must say that my faith has been tested. I am now 37 years into my calling to “cities.” Each year I have engaged in some way...

For many years now I have been fascinated with the volumes of literature around leadership. Raised in a blue collar environment, I was...

For several days now I have contemplated my role in life going forward. This Red Zone era of aging is an amazing gift. One has had plenty...

Just finished the Book of Exodus. I am always amazed at the artisans involved in the design and manufacture of the elements of the...

Often during my devotions I am struck by a simple passage, seemingly out of context but dramatically revealing of the nature of God. ...

Reading through Exodus with the full intent of capturing what lies hidden within the “white space” of the text, I was struck by Moses...

I am amazed at the layered truths within the Word of God. This mysterious book is so easily read only for its ancient narrative. ...

“More than 800,000 properties received foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2009. This is the highest number in history and is...

I was drawn off sequence in my reading yesterday by a young pastor who spoke from the book of Jonah. His take was to challenge the...

This morning is one of those days when I arise early and have little scheduled for the morning. That always makes for a more relaxed read...

This morning as I read through the story of Joseph, a Biblical hero of mine, I was struck again by the intense pursuit of God’s love and...

Aspirations are not bad, but if hidden motives are present, relationships almost always suffer. I, as most have, truly aspired to bring...

I am now 42 years into this Christian journey. I have heard thousands of sermons from some of the best theologians, with a broad exposure...