Tuesday, June 17, 2025
In Romans 12, Paul gives practical guidelines for living as redeemed people in a fallen world. Truly counter-cultural thinking! “Give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you” (v. 1). “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you… Read more
Monday, June 16, 2025
I’m no arborist by any means. I know very little about how to keep trees, plants, or even grass alive. In fact, my philosophy for my yard is that if it’s green, I mow it. But I am fascinated by the art of grafting. I once heard it said that grafting a tree is sort… Read more
Saturday, June 14, 2025
I love all kinds of music. My playlists are an eclectic arrangement of genres and styles. And I especially love going to live concerts. There is something about being in the room that changes everything. And the two best concerts I have ever seen—unlike what my playlists would suggest—were by the same artist, Garth Brooks. Read more
Friday, June 13, 2025
One Saturday when I was 16, I wanted to go visit my cousin in Knoxville, Tenn., so we could play a round of golf. I lived about 45 minutes away and the route involved lots of interstate travel with multiple exchanges. Now, this was before I had a phone or any sort of GPS. So,… Read more