Run in Such a Way…

I love Tim Hawkins, a Christian comedian.  Here are two brief clips from his upcoming "I’m No Rock Star" DVD.  There is no deeper meaning or anything of real substance here…but sometimes it is just good to laugh. I hope you enjoy Tim as much as I do!    

Pastor Terry continued to teach from the book of Hosea on Sunday.  Many points hit me, but this one in particular struck me as I had my devotions this morning. In Hosea chapter 2, we read that Gomer (Hosea’s wife) did not give Hosea credit for the things that she had.  Although it all had …

I have been tired the last few weeks.  Physically, emotionally and spiritually tired.  The one that is most frustrating to me is my spiritual fatigue.  I feel like I’m going through the motions with God, not really giving Him my best.  I know He wants more.  I know He deserves more.  I know He demands …

Have you ever had someone tell you something you very clearly did NOT want to hear?  Maybe it was something as minor as pointing out that you had some mustard stuck to the corner of your mouth.  Maybe it was letting you know that your child behaved in an inappropriate way that day at school.  …

I’m guilty of moving headlong into my own plans before I think to ask God for His opinion, His wisdom or His help.  Why? I’m a reasonably bright guy whose plans typically work out ok.  I’m busy and I can get started on the execution of the plan faster if I don’t pray.  I sometimes …

I rarely forget a face, but I’m just not that good with names.  I’ve tried all sorts of things to remember the names of people I meet, but only one thing really works for me.  Spending time with the person in conversation allows me to know them well enough to remember their name. Use the following list of …

I and sixteen others leave for La Ceiba, Honduras tomorrow morning at 8:30am.  As I finished 1 Corinthians in my devotions this morning, I found two verses that will be my prayer for our team this week. Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. – …

I recently had a remarkable unplug at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky.  It was a beautiful place, especially the sight awaiting me on my first hike.  At the top of a tall, grassy hill was a mound of stone topped with a simple cross, all surrounded by bushes and trees.  The warm day, blue …

The 5th day of reading in the Outflow book included the story of Mary pouring expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet.  In her case, there was “nothing in it for Mary but the pure joy of showing her Lord what he meant to her” (p. 47). When is the last time I did something for God …

The Christian life is not easy, but it can be simple.  It is sure to be hard, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here is another ‘easy’ example of how to live the life: Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which …