Category: Bible reading & devotions

When I was a kid, my dad coached with a guy we will call Dave (not his real name). Dave was an interesting character. He was a rough old guy, who had the foulest mouth. He drank all the time. He cheated on his wife, and got divorced, and was at the time, dating a…

Focus – John 5:1-18 Religion is a very dangerous thing! First of all, let me explain what I mean when I say religion. True Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. If you are a follower of Jesus, you have been saved by Him and enjoy a friendship…

Focus – John 4:1-26 What exactly is God up to? Right now, what is He doing? Have you ever thought about this question? We tend to think that God is in heaven, sitting on a rocking chair, listening to harp music. But God is active to pursue His purpose and mission. What is that mission?…

Focus: John 3:1-21 In the late 1970’s, President Jimmy Carter created quite a stir when he labeled himself “a born again Christian.” Carter, who is a Baptist, used this term to identify himself with a group of people who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and who have trusted Him with all of life.…

As I submit these devotions, my hope is that you will spend a few minutes reading the text from the Bible, and then consider how I’ve applied it to life. My goal is to have you read through entire books of the Bible, but the devotions I write will often deal only with a section…