Category Archives: Tennessee

4 Minute Daily Devotions: Sending Rain

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Stushie

Matthew 5:45b: He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. It’s been a wonderful summer for growing plants in Tennessee this year. We’ve had plenty of rain … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: In Deep Water

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Stushie

Matthew 14: 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” There’s an old joke in Tennessee that the last words of many a redneck are: “Watch this!” I don’t know about you, … Continue reading →

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Devotions: Pledge of Allegiance???

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Stushie

1 Corinthians 15:30   And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? The First Christians were incredible people. They came from all walks of life. Some were slaves and others were slave owners. Some were fishermen and … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Nothing But the Truth

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Stushie

Last night, our church hosted a special performance by the Word Players of Knoxville. They put on their production of “A Woman Called Truth.” It was a remarkable play, which told the story of a slave woman from the North … Continue reading →

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Finding God in Disasters

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Stushie

Sometimes the Old Testament gives us the impression that we worship a churlish, vindictive God who seeks to smite and destroy His people at the first sign of rebellion. It’s hard for us to comprehend living under such a divine … Continue reading →

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Heath Ledger – A Talented Tragedy

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Stushie

I liked Heath Ledger. I think he was a highly talented actor who had a lot of potential of becoming the superstar of his generation. I first saw him in “A Knight’s Tale,” which is a terrific movie. He played … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Gift Giving

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Stushie

Out with the Old and in with the New Podcast version here    Yesterday, I had lunch with two young men who both want to serve the Lord. One of them is a pastor who is in-between churches at the … Continue reading →

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Political Issues: Why I Won’t Vote for Romney

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Stushie

  For the past two presidential elections, I’ve voted Republican. I’m fairly conservative with some of my values, although I do root for the underdog from time to time. In yesterday’s Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mormon beliefs were clearly spelled out in … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Thanksgiving Challenge

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Stushie

How driving through the Western Heights projects in Knoxville, TN yesterday has challenged my celebration of Thanksgiving today. 2 Corinthians 4:17     For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions – New Prospect

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Stushie

Audio version here    Psalm 122:1    I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”   Yesterday afternoon, I attended a re-dedication of an old church in South Knoxville. The church, New … Continue reading →

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