God designed certain animals to be fascinating architects. Beavers, for instance, use their uniquely designed teeth to chop down trees, which they use to build their dams. These materials act as obstacles to barricade water. With smaller supplies such as sticks and branches, they seal their structures, preventing water from...

As most of y’all know, I recently returned from serving 28 days as a Chaplain with the Air Force Reserves.  I was sent to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it is a special place.  Nellis is “The Home of the Fighter Pilot.”  It functions as the...

Sometimes the best new things are old things restored. When I was in Seminary in Dallas, I went to the same church as a wealthy businessman. His student was in the youth group with which I volunteered at Grace Bible Church. Among this businessman’s collection of restored cars was a...

Have you taken time today to thank God for His blessings in your life? So often we get into our daily rhythms and our gaze is far from the Lord. With the chaos in the world and heartache that sometimes comes, our minds can become focused on the “here and...

Adulting gives you a whole new appreciation for your parents. Or a teacher. Or a coach. Or someone who discipled you. Or someone you admire from your growing up days. I know that when I was a kid, I thought my parents had it pretty easy. Actually, I thought all...