“This is what the Lord Almighty says: Judge fairly and honestly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and poor people. And do not make evil plans to harm each other.” Zechariah 7:9-10 (NLT) *** ***... read more

“Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of….” (Luke 19:26 MSG)   In order to obey God, you need to take risks.   Risk is the substance of faith because it requires you to take Step 1 before you see Step 2. Risk compels you to action,... read more

Author’s note – In Monday’s devotional, “Jesus in Hell,” I left the impression that Jesus had more redemptive work to do, even after his death on the cross. My hope is today’s devotional will clarify any confusion.   *** *** *** *** *** ***... read more

“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken... read more

“For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.” Matthew 12:40 (HCSB)   **** **** **** ****   Jesus spent three days in hell. He spent... read more