This is the first in a short series inspired by Melo, our beloved Parrotlet. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that...
How can you know if you're being led by the Spirit or the flesh? Very simple: Look at your behavior. If you respond to a given situation by exercising, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, you are following the...
Have you ever ridden on a catamaran? I did. Just once. I had never seen one before that day, but as I stretched out on the canvas that separated the double hulls, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the lull of the quiet lake, I knew this was...
Ex 15:13 "In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling." NIV Today, January 2nd, 2004, I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My appointment was at 10:00. My wife had her physical...
Some of you who have read former devotionals of mine might remember my beautiful Shetland Sheepdog, Elsa. I've already recorded a number of lessons that she has taught me, and some of you may be saddened to hear that she is no longer with us. She developed...
"Esau then realized how displeasing the Canaanite women were to his father Isaac; so he went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Ishmael son of Abraham, in addition to the wives he already had." (Gen 28:8-9) Have you ever tried...
A great way to be an encouragement to someone is through our actions. Through our actions we can show we care for others or that we don't care for them. Too often I fall in the trap of the latter! Only if I let Jesus be my guide and I yield my all to Jesus can I...
You wake up one day, and life is complete, With four healthy kids, and plenty to eat With Christ at the helm, and love at the ready Finally, everything’s good, nice, and steady. A man whose love shows, by way of devotion, And most of the days aren't filled with...
Dear Father, I know that Today is better than Yesterday, but not as good as Tomorrow. I have left the land of strife; No troubles do I borrow. I place my hand in Yours, and ask that You lead me every day, into pathways of Hope and Promise; Only You, Father, know the...
Angelo Dundee is an American boxing corner man. For the uninitiated, a corner man in boxing is one, who gives vital inputs to his ward before and most importantly during the fight. Needless to say, those strategic inputs based on keen observation of the opponent would...