Everybody in America understands the importance of giving.  But what we often miss is the idea of generosity.  Giving and being generous are two very […]

Another mass shooting, this time at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.  A shooting at Butler High School in Charlotte.  Pipe bombs mailed to […]

There was once a time when sinful humanity took two timbers and fashioned them together into the cruelest instrument that could be devised:  a cross.  […]

To all who are facing difficult struggles (and that’s most of us), I’d like to ask you a question:  What difference would it make, to […]

Is it just me, or does it seem like we are living in super-critical times?  I used to enjoy watching political news on television, but […]

Dr. Bill Easum is a consultant who tells about a church that called him once and said, “Dr. Easum, we’re having some trouble, we need […]

I’ve always been fascinated by how churches typically deploy people for service.  Often the pastor gets up, begs and pleads and says, “We’re going to […]

Many of us learned this prayer as a kid: “God is great, God is good, let us thank him for our food.” Eventually, however, because […]

As I prepare this week’s devotional, the Carolinas are bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Florence.  For long-time residents, it brings back thoughts of […]

Last week’s devotional about the life of the late U.S. Senator John McCain generated more comments than most (actually I don’t usually receive comments about […]