General Lee’s Favorite Hymn
“The firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are His.’” — 2 Timothy 2:19 How do you appropriate God’s grace in suffering? How can you experience the endurance of faith as you live…
Two Separate Levels
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him…
Blessed To Be A Blessing
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they exult in Your righteousness.” —Psalm 89:15, 16 What do you do when…
Ready! Fire! Aim!
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” —James 1:19-20 Rarely does a movie come out that just “nails it”—gets to…
Every Morning
Every morning he prays for his son who is deployed in the desert. With his Bible beside him, he reads a verse, types it out into email, and follows that with a prayer specifically for his son and his unit…
Hearing Voices
Jesus said, “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will…
“Because He Lives”
Jesus said, “Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.” —John 14:19 “All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one…
Combat U-Turns
“You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; You are not pleased with burnt offerings. My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; You will not reject a humble and repentant heart.” — Psalm 51:16-17 We had some…
Comms Check
“As the scripture says, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the two will become one.’” — Ephesians 5:31 “Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. Teach…
Happy Anniversary, Excellent or Praiseworthy . . .
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” —2 Timothy 3:16 It all started at a church near Ft…