by Jim Grassi | Aug 21, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
Sadie is our current Labrador. As her trainer told us, “She is very self-assured and independent.” Basically, Sadie was bred to be a very highly-skilled, pheasant-hunting dog who points first before she flushes a bird. While being a good dog for hunting she thinks she should rule the house. She listens when she wants to listen.
by Jim Grassi | Jul 17, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
Knowing that Esau was closing in on him, Jacob considered the options before him: He could try to have his brother ambushed and killed; he could run to another land; he could prepare his men for battle; or he could trust the promises God had given him.
by Jim Grassi | Mar 13, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
At that moment the Spirit of God began to convict Charles of his sins. All the Scripture he had read, and all the occasions others witnessed to him about Christ flooded his mind. He stood on the platform backwards to make his dive, spread his arms to gather his balance, looked up to the wall, and saw his own shadow on the side of the pool building. The moonlight silhouetted his body projecting the shape of a cross on the stark, white wall.
by Jim Grassi | Feb 27, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
When death visits your personal address book it causes one to think about those things that have eternal significance. Faith, family, and character take precedence over fame, power, and fortune. Further, this is a time that allows people to evaluate the lives of those who are no longer with us.
by Jim Grassi | Sep 6, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
This past month millions of television sets around the world were tuned into the 2016 Olympics. Louise and I only watched a few hours of the unending coverage, but it was obvious by the commentator’s words that many American athletes did a fantastic job. I often heard...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 28, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” John 17:3 It is interesting to read the various books out today dealing with building a life of purpose and significance. Some of these works are very good and...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 21, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
This past weekend we celebrated Father’s Day. I miss my dad and the goodness he stood for. As we grow older we appreciate the wise counsel our dads once provided. Scripture tells us that “God is the Father to the fatherless.” Psalms 68:5. It brings me comfort to know...
by Jim Grassi | Jun 7, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. You Are a Special Person “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 15, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
One of the many privileges I have as a chaplain is to help those going through difficulties with the Word of God. Recently one of my board member’s best friend died. After sharing my condolences, the board member asked for any thoughts I could give him regarding the...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 8, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
“This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises...
by Jim Grassi | Jan 12, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
On a recent trip to see our son Dan and his family in Greensboro, N.C., Louise and I experienced a raging storm. The heavy rain literally surrounded their home. On top of that, a major surface drain was clogged with debris that washed into the grate. Some people in...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 13, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:10, 11) As our culture continues to walk away from the Judeo/Christian values that formed the cornerstone of...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 14, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
During the past few months it seems that too many of our close friends have gone through or are going through some major difficulties. Transitions in life are always challenging; especially, when it comes to health related matters. During the past year a dear friend...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 19, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’” – Revelation 5:13 St. Augustine once...
by Jim Grassi | Jan 28, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” – Galatians 5:22–23 Isaiah 41:10 In the past few months we’ve heard and seen a great deal about war, conflicts, terrorism. To many, peace...
