Daily Devotional

In his book The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis writes, “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us, like… Continue Reading Nothing Better

“But he answered and said, “it is written, ‘man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 It seems… Continue Reading Food When Camping

“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time.” — Jonah 3:1 Ever rebel against God? Think He won’t forgive and forget? Just look at Jonah, who… Continue Reading Second Chances

“9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 Our fisherman… Continue Reading To Be A Blessing

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin… Continue Reading Vending Machine Prayers

It had been a hard day, and on my way to work I tried to sing praises to God (among the hardships was my car’s audio system going bust). I… Continue Reading God delights in you

“And behold, I am always with you, to the end of the age” Matthew 28:20 One of the most adventurous things to do while camping is going hiking. Sometimes the… Continue Reading Hiking When Camping

Years ago, when I was at a women’s retreat at Calvin Crest the speaker suggested we raise our hands when we sang. Several women she brought with her were dancing… Continue Reading Praises

“Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up…” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Have you ever been to an airport and looked around and studied the people? I have! There are… Continue Reading Entitled

My friend Neal had a keen observation about Ps 34.4. “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” Ps 34.4 I had been wondering… Continue Reading “The Liberating Power of Praising the Lord”

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” Psalm 23:4 For years, I thought of this… Continue Reading Shadows

In the movies and even in my favorite TV show ever, The Andy Griffith Show, going to the lake was a big deal. Cold Fried Chicken was usually a staple.… Continue Reading At the Lake