John was 86 years old and it was the last week of his life. Every two hours his wife and children were on duty to see that he was turned. If he wasn’t, he would end up with bed sores. John called them the Dream Team. One night while they...

How does it feel to go to God and confess your sin? Do you feel weary (same old thing)? Do you feel ashamed (God is not happy with me)? Do you feel relieved (I am forgiven)? Do you feel joy? I remember messing up some tasks that were new to...

You never know what to expect with Texas weather! Last week the temperature got up to the eighties and this week we are supposed to get below freezing! People have jokingly warned me that I am not prepared for the hot, humid summers (or were they serious!?). Signs of the...

Socrates called it “the ulcer of the soul.” Solomon said it would rot the bones. James said it would bring confusion and all kinds of evil. Peter said in order to grow you must lay it aside. Paul says love does not do it. Today’s devotional is actually about contentment,...

I like change. For some of you, just from reading that little sentence the stress is already creeping into your shoulders and neck, causing you to tense up. I’m sorry. I realize not everyone is like me. I would argue, however, that nearly all of us like change on some...