Walk Together

3 Can two walk togetherwithout agreeing to meet? (Amos 3:3 CSB) Independence is a hallmark of the American life. Take that down to the Texas level and it is even more so. However, the interesting dichotomy is that if you take that down to small town Texas you see people relying upon each other. I … Read more

Give and Take

26 Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw[a] the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. 27 Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set his seal of approval on him.” … Read more

Lead Don’t Fix

1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, (Ephesians 2:1) …lost people don’t need fixing; they need life because they’re spiritually dead  The scripture and commentary above came from my morning devotional from Intouch Ministries. I found it profound because in all of our reaching others for Christ are we presenting the gospel or … Read more

Lasting Bonds

26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. (Proverbs 12:26 CSB) I have lived in the same house for over thirty years. Growing up in small towns this was not uncommon. But living in the city it is far less common to be planted … Read more

Pure Joy

7You have put more joy in my heart…(Psalm 4:7a CSB) My first grandchild was born last night just after midnight, putting his birthday and mine on the same day. The Lord has truly put more joy in my heart this day. I rarely make any fuss about my birthday, in fact I avoid the mention … Read more