My first experience with water skiing came at the age of twenty-four. I was quietly anxious about the adventure. All of my focus was on getting up on those skis. The first attempt was over before it began. One tug from the motorboat, and the rope left my hands and took off without me. On…
What to Do While Grieving
You can’t stay here. The journey of grief is one that you must ultimately decide to complete. You cannot remain where you are right now. Time moves forward, and so must you. “You can’t stay here because God’s Word is always going forward,” says Dr. Ray Pritchard. In Philippians 3:14 Paul says that he moved…
The Journey Isn’t Our Destination
We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever. — 2 Corinthians 4:18 NCV Jesus tells us to “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). This is His invitation to us.…
Guts, Grace, and Glory
Editor’s Note: The most exciting time of the NFL football season is upon us, as fans around the country are gearing up for Superbowl Sunday. Enjoy this excerpt of Guts, Grace, and Glory: A Football Devotional by Dr. Jim Grassi. This book gives favorite Bible verses and anecdotes from some of the greatest players in the…
Trading Limits for Limitless
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. — 2 Corinthians 4:18 The five Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s fresh water. These are not ponds. They are oceanic in size — and the…
In Me You Have Everything
In Me you have everything. In Me you are complete. Your capacity to experience Me is increasing, through My removal of debris and clutter from your heart. As your yearning for Me increases, other desires are gradually lessening. Since I am infinite and abundantly accessible to you, desiring Me above all else is the best…
How to Date with No Regrets
“I really want to kiss you right now.” There is probably no other phrase that can get a heart to flutter more. To some, a kiss is just a kiss, but in reality it’s so much more. Being so closely connected to someone through the touching of lips — it’s a moment of vulnerability, of…