But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” ~1 Samuel 16:7 So, I recently discovered something that is culturally a thing now, especially being bought intoContinue reading “Godmaxxing”
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do you have 30 seconds?
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” ~Mark 16:15 Remember those good ol’ pre-COVID days when people ran real errands, interacted naturally, and actually chatted in waiting rooms and on airplanes? (But the real, “don’t you miss those days” was prior to the “smartphone” and “social”Continue reading “do you have 30 seconds?”
seeing myself in the wandering
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later; but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the boast of our hope. ~Hebrews 3:4-6Continue reading “seeing myself in the wandering”
mirror, mirror (reprise)
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ~Romans 8:1 Has it happened to you? You’re enjoying a delicious dinner out with friends, talking and laughing the hours away. A few sweet teas into the evening, you hit the restroom and gaze at your reflected smile…only to see a big green hunk ofContinue reading “mirror, mirror (reprise)”
life, liberty & the pursuit of joy (reprise)
“I (Jesus) came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” ~John 10:10b Happy 250th Birthday to our great nation! To celebrate, I’m reposting a devo from last year…enjoy! And may God bless America! On July 4, 1776, the new Congress of what would ultimately become the United States of America, put forth aContinue reading “life, liberty & the pursuit of joy (reprise)”
celebrating freedom
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. ~John 8:36 For the past few weeks, our great nation has been host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, with tens of thousands of people coming to the US from around the world to cheer on their national teams. And if you’veContinue reading “celebrating freedom”
a season of stop
“In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength.” ~Isaiah 30:15 Even before I surrendered to Jesus at age 30, jumping into leadership roles was always my thing, from sports teams and student government to professional management and friend-groups. So, this pattern naturally continued in my Christian journey, fromContinue reading “a season of stop”
cleaning service
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. ~Psalm 51:17 Growing up Catholic, my theological view was all about the “do”—boxes to check to stay on God’s good side. Weekly Mass, regular visits to the priest for confession (where a few Hail Mary andContinue reading “cleaning service”
let’s join in
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. ~Galatians 6:9-10 I met someone at church not long ago who was visiting our campus.Continue reading “let’s join in”
miracle in the mirror
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled,Continue reading “miracle in the mirror”
