Archive for 'Devotion in Motion' Category
Devotion in Motion: Contending for the faith (without being contentious)
3 ¶ Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. ~ Jude 1:3 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” The Bible [...]
Devotion in Motion: A Real Little Boy
11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” I love all the [...]
Devotion in Motion: Christmas advice
4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4,5 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” If you’re like most [...]
Devotion in Motion: The blessing of loving mothers
10 When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the LORD will take care of me. ~ Psalms 27:10 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Autumn is my favorite season of the year. Autumn makes me think of Thanksgiving, and at Thanksgiving I’m always thankful that Autumn is so beautiful. Last [...]
Devotion in Motion: The last nice person
16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. ~ Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Over a dozen years ago, I taught at a high school. I have a lot of memories of those days, and I’m always amazed [...]
Devotion in Motion: Ruthlessly Repining for Ruth
14 At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here. Have some bread and dip it in the wine vinegar.” When she sat down with the harvesters, he offered her some roasted grain. She ate all she wanted and had some left over. Ruth 2:14 (NIV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” My [...]
Devotion in Motion: “Picture perfect” life is not the goal
Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16 (NIV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad We have a lot of babies at our country church. I’m not just saying that. We really pretty much have wall-to-wall babies. When you’re a preacher, it’s a wonderful thing to have a [...]
Devotion in Motion: Touched by an Angel
26 The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Susan and I are pretty good at keeping up with the news and are usually aware of most of the headlines. But, at the beginning of this year, something slipped by us. Somehow, [...]
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Devotion in Motion: Rescued by Rin-Tin-Tin
23 ¶ A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Since we were on the subject of “foxes” last week (click here if you missed that one), it made me think [...]
Devotion in Motion: Catching the Little Foxes
15 “Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” When I was an English teacher, I was a very busy guy. Most years I taught 6 periods a day and had a total [...]
Devotion in Motion: The Gospel According to Gilligan
1 ¶ What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Romans 6:1,2 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” I’m going to let you in on a pastoral “trade secret.” When you’re [...]
Devotion in Motion: The Country Preacher Dad Turns 50
5 ¶ Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Colossians 4:5 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Today, something wonderful is happening. It’s something I’ve looked forward to for the past 25 years. I am turning 50-years-old today. My excitement about turning 50 started when my sister, Cathie, [...]
Devotion in Motion: Do you have a question?
2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:2 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” I’ve been working with students as a public educator for over 20 years. I’ve taught 4th graders [...]
Devotion in Motion: Name that boy!
26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Well, Spencer has moved [...]
Devotion in Motion: On Knowing and Doing Better
19 ¶ So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. James 1:19 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” As I told you a couple of weeks ago, Seth and I are eating lunch each day in the elementary school cafeteria. When Seth [...]
Devotion in Motion: An Early Morning Remedy
17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Mark 2:17 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Who is the medic in your family? Most [...]
Devotion in Motion: Time to paint
14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Well, I guess by now all of your little ones are getting back into the routine of school. This school [...]
Devotion in Motion: Extreme Heavenly Makeover
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. 1 Corinthians 15:42 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” I would venture to say that most people don’t like to think or talk about the subject of death and dying. I’m a [...]
Devotion in Motion: Of Cats, Companions and Crayons
24 ¶ A man who has friends must himself be friendly; But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” In our little parsonage beside the country church, Sister and Miss Louvenia (the church cats) are constantly sitting in my lap or [...]