The Door of Hope
December 14th, 2023
In the middle of the lesson concerning His steadfast love for us through the example of Hosea and his prostitute wife, Gomer, God also provided us with one of the most beautiful promises in Scripture,... Read More
Abiding In The Storm
December 7th, 2023
In 2 Timothy 3:14, Paul uses a powerful Greek word, “mene”, which translates to "continue." “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of…” Jesus used the same word... Read More
A White Stone
November 30th, 2023
Revelation 2:17 states, "To him that overcometh will I give…a white stone, and in the stone a new name written." This verse takes on a deeper meaning when we examine its cultural meaning.In New Testam... Read More
Our Contagious Emotions
November 23rd, 2023
Daniel Goleman, a neuroscientist who popularized emotional intelligence, gives insight into mirror neurons, “Mirror neurons have particular importance in organizations, because leaders’ emotions and a... Read More
In Season and Out
November 22nd, 2023
“Be instant, in season, out of season.” (2 Timothy 4:2). We usually quote this verse when someone asks us to speak, teach, or preach on the spur of the moment. “You know, the Bible says “Be instant…” ... Read More
Flying Colors
November 16th, 2023
According to Ellen Gutoskey in The Mental Floss, the phrase "with flying colors" has come to describe remarkable success. The phrase originated from the age of sailing ships. Historically, after a vic... Read More
Passing It On
November 2nd, 2023
This is one of my favorite photos of me and my then four-year-old granddaughter. She was “helping” me mulch the leaves with the lawn mower. We didn’t have a formal partnership named “Papa and Bella’s ... Read More
Standing On Heights
September 22nd, 2023
A few weeks ago, Shirlene and I visited Yosemite National Park for a few days. Though I had been to California several times, it was my first visit to Yosemite. The sights were as breathtaking as the ... Read More
The Echo of His Spirit
September 18th, 2023
Recently, Shirlene and I were on a whale-watching tour when we unexpectedly came upon a pod of 50-70 dolphins. The Marine Biologist guiding the tour was super excited as the pod swam around and under ... Read More
Counting The Cost
September 14th, 2023
In a recent press conference, Georgia Bulldog Head Coach Kirby Smart talked about the costs of leadership (with apologies to my good friend Brian Sutton, this one isn’t from Nick Saban).“If we truly w... Read More
Unsinkable Sam
September 11th, 2023
Mihai Andrei wrote an April 30, 2023, article for ZME Science that tells the story of Unsinkable Sam. Sam, originally named Oscar, was a cat with an uncanny knack for survival. He began his naval jour... Read More
For Such A Time As This
September 7th, 2023
The portrait known as “Whistler’s Mother” is one of the most iconic American paintings. But did you know “Whistler’s Mother” was actually suppose to be a portrait of Maggie Graham. However, she failed... Read More
Hidden Treasure
September 4th, 2023
In an August 29, 2023, article, the L.A. Recently, at West Point Military Academy, the personnel opened an 1828 time capsule, and they found it filled with silt, as reported by the L.A. Times. Times. ... Read More
Soaring Like An Eagle
August 31st, 2023
When an eagle gets too close to the nests of smaller birds, the smaller birds will “mob” attack the eagle in the air. Because they are smaller and more agile, the eagle is at a significant disadvantag... Read More
The Lion's Roar
August 28th, 2023
The BBC reports that a lion's roar carries over 5 miles. The power and majesty in its voice are not just by chance. Its unique vocal cords that allow its roar to carry so majestically result from a Di... Read More
The Honey of Words
August 25th, 2023
Have you ever wondered if there is an expiration date on honey? Well, despite what you might find on the bottle's label, honey has this incredible ability to last...well, forever.Archaeologists once s... Read More
Trusting The Catcher
August 21st, 2023
Have you ever watched trapeze artists soaring through the air, making it all look like a breathtaking dance? Well, there's more to it than meets the eye – a lesson that Rodleigh Stevens from The Flyin... Read More
He Has Been Faithful
August 18th, 2023
2 Samuel 7:8 is a profound declaration of God’s faithfulness: “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the LORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed... Read More
Sprouting Again
August 16th, 2023
Shirlene loves willow trees. The grandkids all know it is "grandma's favorite tree." As we drive down the road, they say, "I see grandma's favorite tree."When we moved into our last house in Chattanoo... Read More
Be Still and Know
August 14th, 2023
The anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories in Minnesota is the quietest place on earth, with background noise measured at -9.4 dBA. Steven Orfield, the lab’s founder, says that in the chamber’s dark... Read More
An Audience With God
August 11th, 2023
In Revelation 3:20 (KJV(, Jesus said, "Behold I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him, and sup with him, and he with me."For years, the focus o... Read More
Tickling Yourself
August 9th, 2023
Did you know it is impossible to tickle yourself? Each of us has various degrees of ticklishness, but according to a Wired Magazine report from October 2022, we can't tickle ourselves. You see, our br... Read More
Duke Stone
After 40 years in full-time ministry, I try to see how the little things in life speak big things about God. This blog is an attempt to share with you the many ways I see the love of God in the ordinary things of life.
After 40 years in full-time ministry, I try to see how the little things in life speak big things about God. This blog is an attempt to share with you the many ways I see the love of God in the ordinary things of life.
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