Warren Latham, a/k/a to Wally when we were all a bit younger, wrote this earlier today and I’m honored to share it with you here — Yesterday I was writing another devotion on 3rd John. I ended with this word…

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. — Christ Jesus, John 10:10, New International Version

Bluesman extraordinaire John Lee Hooker was clear — Fancy chords don’t mean nothin’ if you ain’t got that beat. — As if that weren’t enough, he then went on to clarify — Throw the fancy chords away. — Rinse, repeat,…

It was my joy to be one of Amber Huff and her family’s pastors when she was a child. It’s my extreme joy to know her as an adult and a parent in situations not unlike son LJ4’s but far…

COPIED — In his book  Soul Cravings, Erwin McManus talks about his friend Mick, who has struggled with alcoholism throughout his life.  Mick been a part of their church for a number of years, and he has gone through countless…

What’s one piece of advice you’ve gotten that’s been important to you? I’ll tell you one. It’s a bit long, but you will really enjoy it, I promise you. A: Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and bad habits. B:…

Perhaps to frame this best, first check out Matthew 24:36. And for context for that verse, see Matthew 24:3-51. Ready now? — https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/moral-decline-study-psychology-8635c34b?st=1kwn2645p23scm8&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink — As always, RSVP.

COPIED and profound —— The foundation depth of skyscrapers is a critical aspect of their structural design, as it determines the stability and safety of the building. The depth of the foundation for a skyscraper depends on various factors, including…

COPIED —- Our (motorcycle ministry) group would go to events. We’d get the hot dogs and water donated. We had a sign, just like “prayer, hot dogs and water are free”. We did have a donation box. It was always…

Casey Page Culbreth is an online friend and colleague. A fellow Asburian, her title at Grace Church in Coral Gables is Pastor of Worship and Spiritual Formation. Here’s an exemplary piece of advice from her that illustrates why and how…