by David | Jul 20, 2026 | Devotionals, Inspirational
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. — Hebrews 12:15 My wife is the gardener in the family, though I sometimes help. We clear a space, dig a hole, enrich the soil, plant the seeds, and...
by David | Apr 1, 2026 | Devotionals, Easter, Easter Meditation, Inspirational
But Jesus said, “Father, Forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Then they threw dice to divide his clothes. —Luke 23:34 Two betrayals, deserting disciples, relentless mocking, and a brutal night of pulverizing beatings. Jesus, hung on the...
by David | Feb 23, 2026 | Inspirational
At some point, we find ourselves at a crossroads: to forgive or not to forgive. Pain and rejection are part of life in this fallen world. Sooner or later, someone will sin against us. How should we respond? Two passages of Scripture clearly place the responsibility on...
by David | Oct 27, 2025 | Inspirational
“An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.” Hurt me, and I’ll hurt you more. These attitudes characterize the vengeful world humanity lived in—and still does—until Jesus Christ came. His mission brought freedom from sin and offered hope for a better way in a bleak...
by David | Oct 7, 2025 | Inspirational
Is forgiveness letting someone else off the hook? Or is it setting yourself free? Cara Northington’s daughter, Xana Kernodle, was murdered along with three fellow university students in Moscow, Idaho. Northington told killer Bryan Kohberger in court: “Jesus has...
by David | Apr 28, 2025 | Inspirational
In the story I’m working on, Behold, All Things Are Become New, Tyler’s abusive father appears uninvited on his wedding day, asking to talk. The groom’s dilemma is this: He can hold on to his justified anger and send his father away—preserving his grudge but keeping...
