D. J. Manuel When it comes to sports, I’m loyal to my teams. Recently I had a conversation with a sales associate at a men’s clothing store about professional football. In the course of the conversation he tried to get me to renounce my Dallas Cowboys and become a fan of his Atlanta Falcons. He wanted me to … Read more
“There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9 NKJV) My cousin, Anthony Bishop, can bake. I tend to rate cakes on a scale of 1 to Tony. Seriously, his red velvet will make your tongue reach into your skull and … Read more
In the past I’ve attended church services for special occasions. At the conclusion of the services someone would stand up and thank everyone for making the occasion a “success”. I’ve often wondered what exactly was it that made the program a “success”. What was the goal and how did they know the goal had been … Read more
“Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” (John 6:10, 12 NKJV)” Early in our marriage … Read more
If you show me your passion, I can find your energy. When our son DeVonti was in kindergarten we gave him a birthday party and invited his cousins. His energy level went into a higher gear than normal. It wasn’t because of the cake or ice cream because he wouldn’t eat anything. He was … Read more
Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass … Read more
Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. (John 6:5, 6 NKJV) Jesus had vision. When he looked at the people, … Read more
After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. Now the Passover, a feast of … Read more
James Dixon, a friend of mine from college, shared this recent post on Facebook. “That 3 year old head of household asked “Does God like bad people?” I answer, “Yes God loves everybody, he just doesn’t like bad behavior.” Her: “Does God love me when I act bad?” Me: “Yes baby, he still loves … Read more
“Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” (2 Corinthians … Read more