Spiritual Growth

Devotional-style readings to help you grow and develop wisdom as a spouse, parent, friend, leader, and most importantly, as a Jesus-follower.
No One Dies No One Dies
Death & Dying

No One Dies

We just change outfits. We existed before we started wearing these “earth suits.” Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you…” Jeremiah 1:5a. My all-knowing, timeless God knew me before I breathed my first…

How to Get Ahead in Life How to Get Ahead in Life
Character

How to Get Ahead in Life

I sat in the crowd at Decision Makers yesterday and listened as two successful guys answered questions about priorities, purpose, family and life. A federal judge and a guy whose daily writings are consumed by…

God’s Will and Your Worst Nightmare God’s Will and Your Worst Nightmare
Theology

God’s Will and Your Worst Nightmare

“Nicklaus Reed Ward, 22, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away March 4, 2013 at Savannah Memorial Medical Center as a result of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car while walking in Statesboro,…

What are YOUR Principles? What are YOUR Principles?
Decision-Making

What are YOUR Principles?

So the question was… What are the principles you live by? Have you thought about them? Written them down? Considered where they came from? Determined if they’re good or not? Helpful or harmful? I have…

Principle led Living Principle led Living
Decision-Making

Principle led Living

“In Atlanta Georgia, traffic is always an issue but rarely an excuse.” “People resist when you want something from them but they’re open when you want something for them.” “The one human quality you can…

You’re Not All Bad You’re Not All Bad
Identity

You’re Not All Bad

“I have been crucified with Christ…” Thank God for that. Literally. Our hearts are deceptive, that’s a fact. And we’re born with a sinful nature. That’s a fact. We need a Savior. Another fact. But…

Seeing As God Sees Seeing As God Sees
Identity

Seeing As God Sees

I don’t want to get carried away here, but this may be the most important post I’ve written. So take an extra minute today and really focus. Okay? God loves you. Completely. Totally. Unconditionally. Just…