Morning Devotions (with Bandit) by Seabird Island in FL... I must be honest, White Christian Nationalism doesn’t make any sense to me scripturally... how many chapters have to be missed to to have this kind of view? When we look at scripture, we would have been the outsiders looking in if Christ hadn’t clarified everything... Continue Reading →
How often do we hear about a Bible that has been passed down that appears to have been unread? I’m not just speaking about the large family Bibles that were more for keeping genealogies, but regular Bibles? Here in America we probably have more Bibles per capita (household) than any place or any time in... Continue Reading →
A Warning Against Religiosity... Today I get the blessing of sitting on the porch where I am sure that my dear friend and mentor, Pastor Gary, spent time in devotion and prayer (a special thank you to his cousin Diane who is allowing me to stay here for a week during my sabbatical). It is... Continue Reading →
One of the things Debbie and I have enjoyed watching lately is Maine Cabin Masters. It’s a show where Chase and Ashley (brother and sister) and their crew go to some of the most broken down cabins in Maine and (with relatively little money invested by owners) make they look as good, if not better,... Continue Reading →
How many people have said (or just believe) that there is no one they can depend on but themselves? I will provide for me and my family. I will make sure everything is taken care of. Even pastors and church leaders can fall into this trap. “Every time I ask someone to do something for... Continue Reading →
Quite a few years ago I read the supernatural thriller Thr3e, which was an amazing book for those who like that kind of novel. It was made into a movie, but to make it theater length they cut out so much of the meat in the middle that it was a disappointment. It wasn’t a... Continue Reading →
For those who feel that there is a place for segregation in the body of Christ, i challenge you to dig further into the word. There are many places in the Word of God where He makes it clear that this isn’t the case. One of those places is Acts 10. In Acts chapter 10,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a time when you were worshiping the Lord and you just couldn’t leave? I have been to many concerts, especially in my youth, and often the band would leave and you would hear the crowd chant, “One more song!” I have been a part of worship practices where the music ministry... Continue Reading →
In the woe to Jerusalem in Isaiah 29, the problem wasn’t religion, but the state of the heart. People were performing religious duties, but they weren’t worshiping with their hearts. “These people come near to me with their mouths and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is... Continue Reading →
Lord, thank You so much for giving me the opportunity to go and see Caitie this past weekend (COVID test just came back negative). It was a nice break from the world. I also thank You for the opportunity to go to Pretty Place, the chapel on a hill that allows for a beautiful view... Continue Reading →
Along the Multicolored Road 