DEVO: Unhand That Spoon…

Proverbs has 31 chapters, and it is know as the book of wisdom.  There’s one chapter of wisdom for every day of the month!  As I was sitting in my comfy chair reading Proverbs 26 this morning, verse 17 stuck out to me so much.  It was almost like a ton of bricks just fell in my lap!

Weekly Devo: Take No Offense

Take No Offense… I’ve heard it said, “Holding a grudge doesn’t make us strong; it makes us bitter.  Forgiving doesn’t make us weak; it sets us free.” Isn’t that the truth!  Every single day, we are given multiple opportunities to be offended by others.  Someone cuts us off in traffic – now we’re offended.  Our…

Weekly Devo: When did rest become a four letter word?

When Did Rest Become a Four Letter Word? Matthew 11:28-30 in the Message Bible says, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do…

Weekly Devo: Get your buts out of the way

Get Your Buts Out of the Way Our buts get us in so much trouble.  I know there have been many times in my life that I felt like God would have me do something, and I would say, “But God…”  God isn’t looking for our excuses; He’s looking for our excellence.  My dad, Larry…