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In 2004, Katie and I left our hometown so that I could continue my education at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. I had never lived outside of my hometown, and now we were 6 hours from home.  For 11 years, we lived outside our home community.  In 2014, we moved back to… Read More »

Today, we encounter Jesus performing two unique miracles that involve an adult woman with a blood issue and a child who experiences death and resurrection.  Both encounters involve 12 years, which is interesting.  The number 12 in scripture often represents God’s Authority and God’s people, and in these two encounters we see God’s Authority over… Read More »

As I set and write this, I am at summer camp with our Student Ministry. In my early years in ministry, I was one leading the group, but nowadays I am just a chaperone (which I am enjoying). In those days when I led camp, one thing that I prayed often about was the spiritual… Read More »

I grew up living on the lake, and during the summer, it was always interesting to watch storms and rain blow across it.  The lake could go from calm to rough waters within moments.  The heat of the day could suddenly feel cooler as the storm approaches.  And as I have often thought about the… Read More »

One of my kids’ favorite places to go on vacation is Disney World, particularly Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is truly a Kingdom of Fun and Adventure! It is a place in which we can let our minds relax and enjoy the entertainment of the Kingdom.  But it is a Kingdom that goes away once you… Read More »

Growing up, one of my favorite games to play was hide-and-seek.  It is one of those timeless games that kids have played for generations. We all know the premise of the game is to hide in the best possible place, so the seeker cannot find you.  We want to leave no evidence of where we… Read More »

When I was in High School, I worked at a Farm Store and helped on the owner’s farm.  During that season of life, I learned a lot about farming and soil.  Keith had a cattle farm and used some of his fields for growing hay.  What I learned is that for good hay to be… Read More »

Many of you will probably have heard the phrase, “Who’s your daddy?” That phrase has an unknown origin, but it carries significant meaning.  In the phrase, “Daddy” represents a powerful figure who has control over you or the situation.  It is often used in sporting events or other competitions where one person is superior to… Read More »

“In a world of cruelty, sympathy is a crime, and in a world of lies, truth is blasphemy.” Robert Green Ingersoll.  What a statement of truth from Mr. Ingersoll.  We live in a culture and world full of misconceptions and dangerous lies based on relative truth, with a shaky foundation of quicksand. What is right… Read More »

In today’s scripture reading and study, we will look at two groups of people and how each interacts with Jesus. As you read through the scripture and through this devotional, think about which group you would be in. It is important in our walks with the Lord to constantly examine ourselves and our motivation. We… Read More »