When You Feel Like Giving Up

by | Jun 13, 2023 | Daily Devotions

The man who first climbed Mt. Everest said his reason for risking it was simply “because it was there.” That’s how it was with that monster sand dune near a Bible conference where I was speaking. Now, it wasn’t exactly Mt. Everest, but it was a...

The Winning Way to Handle Losing

by | Jun 12, 2023 | Daily Devotions

Okay, I guess I’m a typical American, because I like football, baseball, and basketball. Now, luge, bobsled, slopestyle, halfpipe – not as much. But, like millions of others, there’s something about the winter Olympics that drew me in to watch sports...

No Discount Disciples

by | Jun 9, 2023 | Daily Devotions

I had 18 hours in the city of Rome. That’s how long it was between my flight connections to Africa. I decided not to waste that time sleeping in the airport when I could be seeing one of the world’s great cities. Right? And, my missionary friend, Dave, was...

Why You Are Where You Are

by | Jun 8, 2023 | Daily Devotions

Jenny was a counselor with a student group we had taken to a youth organization conference at the New Jersey Shore. She was walking along the Boardwalk enjoying all the attractions, and suddenly she heard what she thought was a scream. It seemed to be coming from the...

Why Your Nest Doesn’t Feel Right

by | Jun 7, 2023 | Daily Devotions

Recently, a friend of mine had a ringside seat on a family of birds. They actually decided to nest under the roof on the porch. The fun part was watching the birth and development of those baby birds. My friend actually got to see them hatching out and then settling...