Embrace The Blessing Of Being Inadequate

by Kevin Burtom    A recent message from In Touch ministries begins, “From time to time, a sense of insufficiency will surface in all of us.”    Yeah, I’m thinking, “what do you mean from time to time?” If you mean from one minute to the next, then sure, from time to time I feel inadequate. …

Live The Example Christ Set For Husbands

by Kevin Burton     Husbands, take note. Here’s a lesson in love from the book of Ephesians.    Whether your wedding anniversary is coming up, as mine is, or not, the Apostle Paul’s admonition should be on your mind at all times and close to your heart.     May your wife warm herself in the …

He Is Risen! There Is Hope For The Hopeless

by Kevin Burton    Your tombstone and mine will land with the thud of finality. Jesus’ tombstone was pushed aside in very short order.    This was God’s plan, and we rejoice in it today on Easter, as we serve a risen Savior, who conquered death to make a way for us to be saved. …

Let The Saints Praise Jesus, The Rocks Be Quiet

by Kevin Burton    A philosopher once defined “nothing”  as “that which rocks dream about.”   That makes sense, drives home the point.  Rocks don’t dream as far as I know. But talking rocks, now that’s a thing.    Or at least could be, if need be.    The story is told, “the triumphal entry,” …

Twelve Idioms That Came From The Bible

by Dictionary Scoop    Many common phrases we use today are direct quotes from the Bible. They have slipped seamlessly into everyday conversation, often with little thought to their origins. Which of these sayings do you use? 1-Drop in the Bucket    The phrase “a drop in the bucket” refers to something very small or insignificant compared …

Lord, Keep Me Back From Presumptuous Sins

by Kevin Burtoon    Believer, take note of a humble prayer this morning and take note of who prayed it.:   “Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression” (Psalm 19:13 KJV).    “Such …

Listen, And God Will Reveal His Presence

by Kevin Burton    Wouldn’t you love to get an e-mail from God with a PowerPoint presentation attached? “Here’s my step-by-step plan for your life.”    And while I’m dreaming, let’s throw in a timeline. And contact info for those who will help, and an  avoid list for people places and things to stay away …

Good Advice: Hold Lightly To Earthly Things

by Kevin Burton    James called your life and mine “a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14b NKJV).     Even those with a complete lack of discernment and self-awareness, if they would pause long enough to just do the math of life, I think would still come to …

Don’t Give Up! God Has Your Answer

by Kevin Burton     If you’re in despair and you need an answer right now, something real to grab hold of, take your troubles to the living God of the universe.    This is the sound advice from a message by the late Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. With a sincere heart, …

International Women’s Day, Because Why Not?

by Kevin Burton    Tomorrow dear reader, is International Women’s Day.    When I gave my wife Jeannette those glad tidings she said “What does that mean?”    An excellent question from an excellent woman.    “Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination,” is the invitation from the International Women’s …