Category: Devotional

It was the Fall Semester, 1980. I was the Baptist Student Union Director at Texas A & I University. One of my assigned tasks was teaching Bible courses as an adjunct instructor. As I came into the classroom, the following was written anonymously on the blackboard: “A worrying Christian is a practicing atheist.” Ouch, maybe…

Read Hebrews 10:24: “And let us watch out for one another to provoke love and good works…” (CSB) Our walk with Christ during our lives has many valleys and mountain top experiences. During my travels with Jesus, I have been encouraged to spend some time charting my journey. While doing this, I remembered numerous touches…

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:3-4 Recently, I…

“Deep and wide, Deep and wide, there’s a fountain flowing deep and wide” It is impossible to read those words without hearing the tune to the Sunday School song in your head. If you want to sing it, go ahead! The second verse switches to “wide and deep.” A third verses is sung “mmm and…

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” (John 14:27) This wonderful verse is what Jesus told His disciples on the night before His crucifixion when He celebrated the Passover…

“If I walk into the thick of danger, you will preserve my life from the anger of my enemies. You will extend your hand; your right hand will save me.The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:7-8 (CSB) In Psalm 138:7-8…