What would it have been like to follow Jesus while He was on earth? The prophet Isaiah wrote, "he has no form or comeliness that we should admire him..." so there was likely nothing striking about his human appearance. But imagine getting to walk on the roads he walks and have long conversations with Him.… Continue reading Footprints & Imprints: January 2026 Scripture Writing Plan
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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: October 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
In my composition class yesterday, I handed out a carefully crafted quiz. Every week, I administer a "quick quiz" for them to complete within the first 5-7 minutes of class, but this one was different. I had put very specific directions underneath the title: "Read all the way through before answering any questions." Hidden in… Continue reading Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: October 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
I just finished reading about the battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg as told by Shelby Foote in The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 2. General Grant made sundry attempts to conquer Vicksburg, until finally, he discovered how to besiege it successfully. The siege lasted 47 days. Both residents and confederate soldiers suffered from hunger and… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Make Me a Servant: May 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Serving isn't considered the ultimate career goal. Servants are often viewed as lesser than those they serve because they have not achieved that same financial and/or social status. If we were to conduct a survey of high school seniors, my guess would be that 0% would choose "servant" as their dream job. In spite of… Continue reading Make Me a Servant: May 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
How would you dress for a job interview? What would you wear in order to do some maintenance on a car? What would you put on to go into battle? How we dress in our physical world often affects our ability to accomplish certain tasks. For instance, I cannot imagine trying to change the oil… Continue reading Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
"Blessed" is a ubiquitous word here in West Texas. It's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "Have a blessed day," or, "Be blessed," or "Bless your heart." (FYI, that last phrase is not always intended to be kind!). When a word such as "blessed" is used so frequently, it has a tendency to lose its… Continue reading Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,Resting in my Savior as my all in all,Standing on the promises of God. Russell K. Carter, 1886 In 2025, some things might be changing for you. You may be implementing some new resolutions, buying a new home, preparing for a baby, or… Continue reading Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025
Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Nothing will change your perspective faster than a trip to the Emergency Room. Although I am diligent about daily exercise, supplementation, nutrition, etc., I am not carful to regulate my stress levels. In the spring, I went into urgent care for chest pain and landed in the ER because the doctor suspected I might have… Continue reading Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Even if you’re not a parent or grandparent, don’t skip this post!! If you have been following Jesus for a long time and are a member of a local congregation, this scripture writing plan is for you too. Although the responsibility of training and teaching children falls into the lap of their parents, each of… Continue reading Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Teach Me: Scripture Writing Plan August 2024
"Teach me your way, O Lord,that I may walk in your truth;unite my heart to fear your name." Psalm 86.11-12, ESV Another year of school is starting soon. At home, I have two kids in high school, and one beginning the final year of middle school. My spouse is teaching the two oldest how to drive. I… Continue reading Teach Me: Scripture Writing Plan August 2024
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