Why is Getting Rid of Sinful Baggage Is Still So Hard

Do you ever get frustrated with yourself? Do you ever get tired of the struggle with a habitual sin? Do you ever wonder if you'll ever get rid of it? If so, you're not alone. In fact, the apostle Paul…

Praise and Prayer Update (May 23, 2025)

A few weeks back, I asked you to pray with us about some upcoming ministry opportunities Linda and I were anticipating.  I (Rick) was scheduled to speak at a men’s conference and also invited to train a group of pastors…

How to Navigate Through Life’s Rough Waters (Part 2)

If you could use some inspiration and motivation to anchor your life in God’s Word, you should read Daws, the biography of Dawson Trotman.  His life story shows the stability and strength God gives to those who saturate their hearts…

How to Navigate Through Life’s Rough Waters (Part 1)

I don’t have to tell you life is not exactly smooth sailing right now.  Internationally, the waters are choppy and chaotic.  Closer to home, we feel storm tossed by rising prices and falling stock markets.  It’s hard to stay steady…

Tips for Teachers: Learning from Billy Graham

As I type these words, I’m listening to Billy Graham preach.  It’s a rebroadcast of one of the messages he preached decades ago.  You can tell that from the hairstyles and clothes worn by those in the arena. But while…

A Gift for the Heart of your Pastor

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life" (Proverbs 4:23). This verse brings an important reminder to everyone of us: the condition of our hearts will determine the calibre of our lives. If that's…

Wise Men (and Women) Still Worship Him (Revisited)

Each Christmas I revisit Matthew’s account of the Magi who came to worship the infant Christ.  Here's a repost of a devotional reflection and original song based on what we can learn from the Magi about worshipping Jesus. “Where is…