Daily Devotionals
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There’s a saying in our house—usually from Talacey to me: “I can’t meet expectations you haven’t clearly set.” That line came to mind as I read Deuteronomy 23–24 this morning—because it’s full of God being very, very clear.
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We weren’t looking for a fight—we were just looking for a pair of shorts that didn’t show too much. But somewhere between the fitting room and the checkout line, it hit us: This is the battle. For innocence. For purity. For the heart of our daughter.
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Abiding sounds passive. But it’s the hardest obedience of all. To stay. To trust. To root when you want to run. “Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” That’s the sacred work of staying.
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God never wanted leftovers. Not from Israel. Not from us. Not from those who love Him. Last weekend’s backyard wedding reminded me what it looks like to offer something unblemished—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s given in love.
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“Let not your hearts be troubled.” Easier said than done. Especially when the way ahead is cloudy. When prayers go unanswered. When uncertainty feels heavier than faith.
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I’ve never sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. But I’ve traded Him for less. For the approval of others. For the comfort of sin. For control over my own plans. And maybe you have, too.
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J and Monica’s backyard is quiet now. The lights are still strung overhead. The tables are empty. The music has stopped. But just a few hours ago, this place was filled with joy…
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We spent hours in J and Monica’s backyard today, pulling weeds, moving bricks, hauling chairs, trimming branches—anything that needed doing to get their yard ready for a family wedding this weekend. And by evening, my hand was throbbing. The sun was setting. We were all sweating through our shirts. But we kept at it. Why?…
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Today was a slow day. No meetings. No urgent deadlines. Just a quiet house, a half-finished cup of coffee, and a single appointment on my calendar—one hour with my barber, Anthony. Talacey was at work. Sophia was at school. As I sit down to write, they are at Bible study and youth group. On slow…
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If you had to sum up the entire law of God in one sentence, how would you do it? When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus pointed to these words from Deuteronomy…
