E-VOS for my DEVOS (from the past)
“Selfish Christians may not do bad things, but remember that selfish Christians are usually bound to something that keeps them apathetic toward others.” When I was in secular employment, I recall...
View ArticleTime Keeps on Ticking!
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Several years ago, my Pastor made the statement that all sin is addictive. I believe we can look at what...
View ArticleNo Bad Friends, Polluted Hearts, or Evil Solicitations
“Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties.” (Psalm 141:4) Wow! What an incredible verse for those of us who...
View ArticleLaunch Out Into The Deep
Launch Out Into The Deep Written by: Benjamin Burks Luke 5:4, “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” I have been musing on...
View ArticleRIP Conference Schedule
TUESDAY 8:30-9:10am – Counseling Skills – Dr. George Crabb 9:10-10:00am – Session – Dr. Paul Kingsbury 10:00-10:20am – Break 10:20-11:00am – “The Sighing of the Prisoner” – Ryan Jiles 11:00-11:40am –...
View ArticleSpoiled Rotten
Today, I turn 49 years old. Yesterday, close to the Appalachian Trail, I was meditating once again on the prodigal son, particularly the one who stayed at home. Just like him, there was a day that I...
View ArticleHelping a Person out Of A Stronghold
Leaders in the RU Recovery Program often experience students who “hit a wall”. The Bible refers to it as a “besetting sin”. The apostle Paul discovered this law of indwelling sin which eventually drags...
View ArticlePreparation of the Heart
A MAN IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY OPENED A NEWSPAPER ONE MORNING AND READ, “ALFRED NOBEL, THE INVENTOR OF DYNAMITE, DIED YESTERDAY.” HE DEVISED A WAY FOR MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER BEFORE TO BE KILLED IN WAR,...
View ArticleProud People Do Not Say Thanks
A few weeks ago, my son Caleb was preparing a sermon for chapel in his Christian school. He hinted he wanted my help, as the subject was simply – CREATION. What a broad topic, I thought. My wife and I...
View ArticleGreetings from the frozen Midwest…
At this point, we could all complain about the cold and the weather; but instead, we are praising God for His wonderful provisions for us during these times. Thank you for remaining faithful. Thank you...
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