Lord of Lords

I am writing this devotional blog from Germany, and in this region of God’s planet, there is a long history of bishops, princes, and lords. Lords have city palaces and country castles. They have pomp, circumstance, swagger, and bling. They are shown priority and preference. They expect privilege and praise. They have power — commanding … More Lord of Lords

Why I Cherish a “Gentle and Lowly” God?

Big Idea: The more I cherish my holy, powerful, sovereign, righteous, commanding, perfect, angry, just, all-knowing, and unchanging God, the more I cherish his being gentle and lowly as well. In having my devotions this week, I became reacquainted with Deuteronomy 28:15-68. As I read, try as I might, I could not make it warm … More Why I Cherish a “Gentle and Lowly” God?

Sweet Reunion

“But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” 2 Samuel 11:23 There are some people who know me as Pastor Franks. There are some people, those who know me better, who call me Joe. Then, throughout … More Sweet Reunion