Weekly Devo: Idiosyncrasies

Weekly Devo: Idiosyncrasies

Recently I was invited to speak at the funeral of someone with whom, as a pastor, I had been acquainted only on a professional level. I was self-consciously aware that many of those attending the memorial service were much closer to her than I had ever been. Memorial...
Weekly Devo: I Hit A Cow

Weekly Devo: I Hit A Cow

I’m not normally overly chatty in restaurants, but there’s something about sitting at a lunch counter that encourages conversation Recently, a guy next to me and I talked about the drought.  I enjoyed the banter, even though it was only the weather. But I couldn’t...
Weekly Devo: Freshen Up

Weekly Devo: Freshen Up

The only thing “fresh” about the limestone house with its gambrel roof were the blue hydrangea bouquets that graced the pockmarked breakfast table. That table, like the rest of the furnishings in the lakefront bed and breakfast, was too new to qualify as antique but...
Weekly Devo: Attack or Opportunity?

Weekly Devo: Attack or Opportunity?

Bold coffee was poured and reference books were piled high. I opened my heart, my head and a new document on my computer. “Lord, I really need your help,” I prayed. “Please give me wisdom and inspiration.” It was 5:00 am on a Thursday morning, and I was writing a...
Women of Faith Tickets on Sale

Women of Faith Tickets on Sale

Ladies, please join us at the Women of Faith conference August 3 from 7-10 PM and August 4 from 9 AM-5 PM at Nationwide Arena. This weekend includes relevant teaching, inspiring worship and girlfriend time with Mandisa, Amy Grant and the rest of the Women of Faith...