Some years ago, during an energy crisis, a father decided to help his adult son’s family during what was shaping up to be a very cold winter. He went out and purchased a non-refundable $10,000 credit in their name from the propane fuel company. When the son opened the card on Christmas morning and read… Continue reading Taking Jesus Back
Category: Time
When God Waits
This past week my wife and I have ventured out to go Christmas shopping and the traffic has been bonkers. I don't think I've seen this many people out since before COVID. So for the first time in years, I found myself waiting in traffic, trying to not block intersections and still trying to get… Continue reading When God Waits
Too Busy Getting Ready
In our house, I typically do the cooking on holidays. On Thanksgiving, I’ll have multiple alarms on my phone for the turkey, the dinner rolls, when to start boiling the potatoes, and how long to chill the cranberry sauce. It’s not exactly an art yet, but I’m working on it. Christmas morning is usually the… Continue reading Too Busy Getting Ready
Don’t Put Your Pen Away Just Yet
One of the best habits I've developed in the last few years is that of journaling. I still struggle to keep track of to-do lists and reminders, but I've gotten good at journaling my devotions or quiet time with God. It usually goes like this: I get a fresh cup of coffee, my journal, Bible,… Continue reading Don’t Put Your Pen Away Just Yet
God is There…
This morning as I was reading God’s Word and praying, I asked that God would be present in my day. How foolish a prayer to be taken literally, for God is omnipresent. He is everywhere. No, he’s not everything, that's pantheism, but He is always present. No, my prayer that God would be present is… Continue reading God is There…
