by Jim Grassi | Jul 27, 2021 | Weekly Devotional |
We hunters often get a “bad rap” because of our hobby. Many naively believe that the hunter is to blame for the dwindling populations of many threatened species in our world. On the surface, this may sound logical, but the truth is that the sportsmen have done a great deal to preserve and enhance fish and wildlife resources.
by Jim Grassi | May 8, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
There are times we have a tight grip on our things. For some their stuff is so precious they won’t trust even their closest friends with it. When we recall the story of Abraham and Isaac we stand amazed at the fact that Abraham would seriously consider taking the life of his only son, for whom he waited 100 years.
by Jim Grassi | Oct 24, 2017 | Weekly Devotional |
Elijah just had a tremendous victory with God on Mount Carmel. It was there that the prophet used the power of God to help put down the gods of Baal. Elijah took a stand against 450 prophets of Baal and King Ahab and organized a “prophet duel” of sorts.
by Jim Grassi | Oct 17, 2017 | Weekly Devotional |
Today, we are experiencing more devastation and fear than I ever remember. Historic hurricanes ransack our coastal cities. Many earthquakes and tornados are reaching inland to destroy and damage hundreds of communities and lives.
by Jim Grassi | Sep 19, 2017 | Weekly Devotional |
If ever there was a time when unity is needed in our faith, country, sports arenas, and families it is now! So many people I meet are discouraged and depressed about life in part because of the lack of unity. Democrats hate Republicans, Republicans detest the media, conservatives are in dispute with the liberals…
by Jim Grassi | May 31, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
Our Greatest Challenge – Unity Among His Faithful Often I have the privilege of visiting with various pastors and priests. One of the common challenges that these leaders face is developing unity among their members. This problem is not a new one. At the core of unity...
by Jim Grassi | May 3, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 Someone once said, “You are what you...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 22, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
Jesus said, “It Is Finished!” John 19:30 Without a doubt the Easter season is a special time of the year. For most Christians the sacrifices our Savior made upon Calvary’s Cross is something that is not remembered in a single event but is constantly in our thoughts. ...
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 1, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
It is interesting to read the various books out today dealing with building a life of purpose and significance. My last book, Finishing Well – Finishing Strong, also attacked this subject but from a little different perspective. In researching Scripture for this book...
by Jim Grassi | Jan 26, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
In my third book The Ultimate Hunt I delved into a study of what makes God – God. The more I studied the attributes of God the more I realized that with our finite minds we cannot begin to really understand the depth and breadth of the many qualities that create His...
by Jim Grassi | Jan 19, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
Near the end of Christ’s ministry, the disciples asked Him what was most important to knowing God and sharing the message. The answer was clear and to the point, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the...
by Jim Grassi | Dec 14, 2015 | Weekly Devotional
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.” – 1 Peter...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 31, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
This is a follow-up to last week. You can find it in our archives. “While court was still in session, Pilate’s wife sent him a message: ‘Don’t get mixed up in judging this noble man. I’ve just been through a long and troubled night because of a dream about him.’...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 14, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1) In preparing to write one of my books I did a great amount of research on what makes God – God. Throughout the Old Testament we find various attributes of God mentioned, but not...