The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:7-18) When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan […]
by Brent Amato The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. I’ve talked to a lot of Christian lawyers over the last 40 years about their practice of law, and I’m scratching my head as to when, if ever, the […]
by Brent Amato The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. There appears to be a pretty grim picture of the practice of law. First, there is law school — the academic rigors; the immense cost; the law professors, teaching you […]
by Brent Amato The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. If only…! The lawyer thinks, “If only I didn’t have to deal with (i) some of my lawyer adversaries who have no sense of professional civility, respect or basic […]
by Brent Amato The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. “Things” are everywhere. They surround us. They weave their way into our minds and hearts, both tangible and intangible. What is your attitude toward your “things” and how do […]
by Brent Amato The 2017 CLS National Conference theme is Discovering Joy in the Law. Our devotionals will concentrate on the theme of “joy” through October. What did you worry about during the last thirty days? Notice I asked “What?” not “If.” Everybody worries, but should we? Imagine hearing the “Sermon on the Mount” in […]
by David Nammo I have had the opportunity to meet several famous people over the past 20 years. One of the most memorable was the time I met Bob Denver. Remember Bob? He played Gilligan on Gilligan’s Island, that old TV show. As a child, I watched Gilligan’s Island all the time. I knew the […]
by David Nammo As we close on 2017, the media is producing lists and reflections and all the usual retrospectives that come as the calendar flips to a New Year. But as I look back, I am tempted to ask questions about my spiritual life. How did I grow closer to Jesus? Did I spend […]
by Rick Campanelli Exodus 4, the Lord tells Moses that he is to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, where they’ve lived for 400 years. Moses explains to the Lord that there’s a minor problem with this plan – the Israelites will not believe that Moses was really talking to God, never mind follow Moses […]
by Rick Campanelli here came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. Luke 5:12-13 The […]
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