The biblical holiday known as Tisha B Av (9th of Av) is fast approaching. This year it will begin at sundown July 22, 2026 and end at sundown on July 23. The biblical month of Av usually falls in July or August each year on the Gregorian calendar. The month of Av is associated with weeping,…
On July 3, 1776, Founding Father John Adams, who became the second president of the United States, wrote a letter to his wife which every American should read and reflect upon, especially as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth. As you read, keep in mind that on July 2, 1776 the Continental…
Recently I listened to an eye-opening broadcast written and delivered by legendary radio host Paul Harvey. At one time, he was one of the most well-known voices in American radio. His programs, The Rest of the Story, and Paul Harvey News and Comment, were widely popular and became some of the longest-running radio shows in…
With the season of Passover approaching (April 1-9, 2026), I wanted to share a devotion I wrote for my upcoming book Resting Under His Wings: Devotions from Psalm 91. I hope to have this book ready by my birthday in August 2026, so I would appreciate your prayers that I could meet that deadline. It…
The rise of antisemitism in our nation and around the world is alarming. Those who demonize Israel and the Jews are no longer hiding their views. Political pundits like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are mainstreaming hatred as they propagate the same kinds of views as Adolf Hitler. Here are a few videos from Rabbi…
Instead of doing my usual post this month, I wanted to share one of the ways I share the gospel with others this time of year. While I'm not a fan of Halloween, the truth is that many people are. During this season, people are already thinking about dead things and skeletons. In fact, skeletons…
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. I live in Orlando, Florida, where fall weather doesn’t arrive until November or December, but this is by far my favorite season. Since Florida doesn’t experience all the colorful changes that are seen in the trees up north, my family and I usually travel to states…
For this month's blogpost, I am re-posting an article I wrote for Intercessors for America in 2023 after the October 7th terror attacks happened in Israel. As the world becomes more antisemitic, I believe it's important to remind people about what happened that day and what God says about the Jewish people. Please read and…
The inspiration for this blogpost came from this chilling picture…. A gator lurking at the front door Do you see what I see? An alligator is at the door of somebody’s home! Actually, my son sent me this picture last month as he was driving up to his house. The alligator was at his neighbor’s…
I have always loved butterflies. From their delicate, colorful wings to their erratic, but fascinating flying patterns, these amazing insects stop me in my tracks whenever I see one. Found on every continent except Antarctica, these beauties are a miraculous creation that points to the awesome and transformative power of God. As the Passover season…
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