“Is Your Knot Secure?”

Love At Its Strongest

They literally tied the knot.

On Saturday in Wrightsville Beach, NC, I officiated a wedding for two friends whose families mean a lot to me.

To symbolize the unity of their relationship, the bride and groom could have lit a unity candle or poured together colored sand. Instead, they tied a sailor’s knot.

After Josh and Catherine exchanged rings, their mothers brought up a strand of rope to represent each family. The happy couple tied the two ropes as I read the following:

“The Grumpy Roommate”

My September 8 post at Christian Devotions

On Monday, Christian Devotions published one of my stories. God taught me a valuable lesson when I was new to pastoral ministry. For those who didn’t see it, my devotion will double as this week’s blog post.

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People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:7 NIV 

I braced myself and entered the room at the nursing home. (read more at http://christiandevotions.us/the-grumpy-roommate-david-brannock/)

David

“Under the Fig Tree”

Jesus’ Unusual Response

When they first met, Jesus said Nathanael was a man of integrity. “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.”

The disciple asked, “How do you know me?” 

Jesus replied, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you” (John 1:47-48).

What’s the big deal about Jesus seeing Nathanael under the fig tree?