by Jim Grassi | Sep 26, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
My friend Rob is an avid hiker. He and his son, Jason, planned an early morning hike a few years ago in the Superstition Mountains northeast of Phoenix, AZ. It was a nine-mile loop with only 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Normally, they would’ve been able to complete...
by Jim Grassi | Sep 19, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
In 1 Corinthians 12-14 Paul provides extensive teaching on spiritual gifts. He also offers instruction in Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. Spiritual gifts are skills that the Holy Spirit endows followers of Jesus with. Spiritual gifts are specifically intended for the...
by Jim Grassi | Sep 12, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re praying “right,” let me just state I don’t believe there is a “right” way to pray. Prayer is simply communication, between you and God. Still, Jesus has much to tell us about prayer: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites,...
by Jim Grassi | Sep 5, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
A friend of mine and his wife served as missionaries in Austria. One of the couples they were trying to lead to Christ was the Mittermeyers, who owned the local drug store. They had spent considerable time getting to know the Mittermeyers and spending time with...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 29, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
My friend Rob tells a touching story of faith from his childhood. The church Rob attended with his family was very missions minded. Once a year the church held a missions conference that featured missionaries and God’s work from around the world. The church also gave...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 22, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
A friend of mine shared a touching story of boots-on-the-ground love. Fred was a pastor at a large church. A fringe couple in his church was very needy and often came to the church asking for financial aid. Both parents were disabled, though ambulatory, and they had...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 15, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Getting lost is never fun. As a fisherman or hunter, being able to locate our exact position and areas where fish and wildlife frequent is a critical consideration. In the early 1990s, Hummingbird Corporation put out a portable depth-finder with Global Positioning...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 8, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Look around. What do you see? Life is happening everywhere. People get up, go to work, go to school, take care of business, take care of kids, take out the trash…. but what’s it all about? How we view the world affects how we experience life. Our answers to the big...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 1, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
We all love our comfort. Americans spend lots of money on plush recliners, deluxe mattresses, luxurious sheets, and even swanky shoes—all promising “ultimate comfort.” Life isn’t always comfortable though. In fact, a lot of life is just plain hard. If we respond...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 25, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
In Acts 18 we catch a glimpse into Paul’s life as an activist and ambassador for Christ. As he spoke to the Jews about the Christ they had crucified, the crowds became furious with Paul. When Paul saw the intensity of those who opposed him and the Good News, he was...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 18, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Many men I know struggle with priorities and balance. As they measure their passion for success considering God’s Word, they begin to question their perspective. Some highly successful business leaders have shared with me their personal stories about the price they...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 11, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
More and more these days I meet people who say, “I’m a Christian, but I don’t go to church.” Some who say this communicate a sense of liberty—that they’ve been freed from the burden of attending a church. Some people have been so wounded by a church that they swear...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 4, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Lately, it has become more and more apparent to me that we are in a spiritual battle, and I was reminded of God’s faithfulness to His people almost 3,500 years ago. Under the leadership of Moses, God had enabled the Israelites to endure many hardships during their 40...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 27, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Life has a way of throwing curve balls at us. What I have found is that our response to what happens to us is as important, if not more so, than the actual trials we face. Because we know that God’s presence and power are with us, it makes total sense that we can...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 20, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions.” – Isaiah 43:25 One of my historical heroes was the great song composer Charles Wesley. He has given us hundreds of great hymns and praise choruses to enjoy. He and his brother, John, have provided so much...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 13, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Whenever I backpack or go on an extended hunt, I like to travel as light as possible. Even a few pounds of unneeded weight can really make a difference when you’re climbing a significant elevation gain. A friend of mine got into ultra-light backpacking and had his...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 6, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
We talked last time about deception, especially in the context of Jesus’ return. Jesus also urges us to “be ready” and to “keep watch” for His return. The concept of being ready also has ties to outdoor sports as well as team sports. The player on the field of a...
by Jim Grassi | May 30, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Have you ever noticed how often we use deception in various sports? Whether we’re talking about hunting, fishing, football, or some other competitive sport, there’s always some degree of deception involved in playing that sport. With hunting, it’s camouflage, a blind,...
