Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Dad’s Lesson Date: July 18, 1999 (If you have not read the explanation behind the devotional series, “The Stories You Gave Me”, click here for the back story.) Roger Hamrick (my dad) had a gift for taking everyday objects and turning them into life lessons. A baseball glove. A hammer. A…
Biblical Wisdom
Preparing the Way
May 21, 2000 | 1 Chronicles 21-22 Several years ago, my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. My answer surprised him. I didn’t ask for jewelry, a gift card, or something wrapped in festive paper. Instead, I asked for something that had been quietly accumulating over decades—his Sunday School lessons. For years, Dad…
When Only Half the Tree Has Changed
The other day, I noticed a tree that stopped me in my tracks. At first glance, it looked like any other tree standing along the edge of a quiet country road. But as I looked closer, I realized something unusual was happening. One side of the tree had already begun its autumn transformation. Brilliant shades…