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Being There for Your Kids When They Need You
I’m sure we’ve all have at least heard of “The Prodigal Son” and hopefully read that parable as well in the book of Luke. If you are a Dad, then this story probably resonates with you on many levels. Being there for your kids when they need you is important. Luke...
Anointed, Appointed & Affirmed For Your Purpose
I know we have all had that moment in life where we have found ourselves stuck! It happened to me on a hot August day. I remember it as if it was yesterday, trapped in my minivan with my one & two-year-old. Help me JESUS!! Both screaming and crying, both hot and...
Back to the Huddle
Matthew 28:16-20: "Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go...
Be Humble or Be Humbled
2 Chronicles 7:14 — "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." Dads, your family need you to lead them by an...
8 Powerful Tips on Listening To Your Wife
Listening to your wife is a skill you should take seriously. I am a terrible listener when distracted. If we are in a crowd, the multiple conversations of the group will get my attention. Busy restaurants are difficult for me. If it is a beautiful day outside and the...
The Importance of Accountability in the Church
Our scripture reminds us of the importance of accountability in the life of the believer. 1 Timothy 5:20 — "Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning." Every day I begin my devotion in prayer. I ask God...
Why There Are Consequences of Sin After Salvation
There are still consequences of sin after salvation. I was speaking with a man that had come to the Lord some time back, and I could tell that something was weighing upon him. I wanted to ask him about it, but in a way that gave him the options to address it or not....
Grandparenting Must Be Intentional
I love my grandchildren! I guess most grandparents love their grandkids. God gives us this bond with them. I’ve analyzed this at length, and part of it has to do with getting a mini do-over. We get to be a “shadow” parent, not real parents, but right behind. Another...
Why should a Christian be selfless?
Lately, God has given me a desire to add real value to other people. Worrying about my needs all the time has caused me to feel depressed, anxious, and angry. So although I still care about myself and even desire to make sure I stay healthy and productive, I am...
Dads, Use Your Tools
Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” My Dad was a Sub-Contractor and laid carpet by trade. I filled my weekends and summers working with my Dad laying carpet. While being his helper, we would go to...
Role Reversal | Parenting And Investing
Rightfully King | Investing Currently, my morning devotion is journeying through 1 Chronicles. 1 Chronicles 29 is about David turning over the crown to his son Solomon. One of the things that struck me about this part of the Bible was the conversation that David had...
Dear Christian, Have Contagious Faith
1 Timothy 1:19 “Keeping your faith [leaning completely on God with absolute trust and confidence in His guidance] and having a good conscience.” Catching The Season's Contagious Colds The winter season is here! We’ve traded our boat-shoes for snow-boots and our...