Flash: Coffee Mate (Vol. 78 | 11-8-17)
I had coffee with a friend this week, and she asked me to pray for her…
Flash: Fake News (Vol. 77 | 11-1-17)
Halloween 571 B.C. Ezekiel: Trick or treat. Give me something good to eat…
Flash: Highway To...Well? (Vol. 76 | 10-25-17)
Watching cars on a highway go in opposite directions makes me wonder. Does everyone know where they’re going?
Flash: Have You Seen My Readers? (Vol. 75 | 10-18-17)
My eyesight is fading. The impact of reading glasses is amazing; blurry words suddenly become clear…
Flash: Flying The Friendly Skies (Vol. 74 | 10-11-17)
Ever seen a bird of prey scoop up an unsuspecting rodent and snuff out its life? I’d rather be a bird of pray…
Flash: Dog Gonnit! (Vol. 73 | 10-4-17)
Watching a trained dog fetch sticks at White Rock Lake makes me wonder why some dogs “get it” and obey their owners…
Flash: A Tasty (re)Treat (Vol. 72 | 9-27-17)
I hosted a retreat this past weekend…
Flash: Almost Par For The Course (Vol. 71 | 8-2-17)
I shot 72 at Lakewood last week…
Flash: Hot, Hot, Hot (Vol. 70 | 7-26-17)
As the summer heat continues to punish, I’m trying to work more gratitude into my thoughts. And words…
Flash: Driveway Now A "Hi" Way (Vol. 69 | 7-19-17)
Here’s a cool story from a reader related to last week’s Flash…
Flash: Paying The Piper (Vol. 68 | 7-12-17)
Pray for Michael Piper…
Flash: Paying The Piper (Vol. 68 | 7-12-17)
Pray for Michael Piper…
Flash: In Dependence Day (2017)
America once again celebrated its independence on July 4th…
Flash: On The Road Again (Vol. 67 | 6-28-17)
I’m impressed by the enthusiasm my 15-year-olds display while learning how to drive…
Flash: On Target (Vol. 66 | 6-21-17)
Why do I like reading the Bible so much?
Flash: Didn't See That Coming (Vol. 65 | 6-14-17)
I fail to qualify for the Texas State Amateur, but my 20-year-old playing partner makes the field…
Flash: Summer Math Quiz! (Vol. 64 | 6-7-17)
1. # of baptized at Pentecost + # of fish Simon Peter brought ashore in John 21 = A
Flash: Bible On A Bike (Vol. 63 | 5-31-17)
Forgoing my daily Bible reading at home, I instead read while on the bike in the gym…
Flash: Redeeming Quality (Vol. 62 | 5-24-17)
So I have the opportunity to meet Ben in the parking lot, but I choose to shoe gaze with a lame, “Hey, how are you?”
Flash: A Tragic Loss...Again (Vol. 61 | 5-17-17)
What do you say to a friend who tragically loses his youngest son?
Flash: A Big Gulp At 7-Eleven (Vol. 60 | 5-10-17)
James 4:17 says that if you know the right thing to do but don’t do it, it is sin…
Flash: Beach Ball (Vol. 59 | 5-3-17)
I’m happy my identity is now in Christ and not in my golf score…
Flash: Numbering Daze (Vol. 58 | 4-26-17)
Psalm 90:12 instructs us to number our days, so we can gain a heart of wisdom…
Flash: The Egg Is Empty (Vol. 57 | 4-19-17)
You ever get disappointed by an empty plastic egg in an Easter hunt?
Flash: Maintenance Minder (Vol. 56 | 4-12-17)
I am thankful for internal gauges that help us address issues requiring attention…
Flash: The Bible Is... (Vol. 55 | 4-5-17)
Interactive Flash today…
Flash: A Well-TIMed Message (Vol. 54 | 3-29-17)
I have a friend. Let’s call him Tim. (Because that’s his name.)
Flash: A Touch Of Grey (Vol. 53 | 3-22-17)
Still amazed at how a cloudy vision made a passage so clear…
Flash: Spring Break In The Action (Vol. 52 | 3-15-17)
So we’re staying at a resort in Scottsdale for spring break…
Flash: An aWAKEning (Vol. 51 | 3-8-17)
As I watched a duck swim toward me on Friday, I was mesmerized by the wake it created on the water…
Flash: The Long And Short Of It (Vol. 50 | 3-1-17)
This is the 50th edition of Flash…
Flash: Buckle Up, James (Vol. 49 | 2-22-17)
Have you ever had James 4:17 ride shotgun with you in the car?
Flash: This Movie Called Life (Vol. 48 | 2-15-17)
I like to hold doors open for others. It fits the mold of a servant we are called to be in Philippians 2:3-8…
Flash: Hello, My Name Is... (Vol. 47 | 2-8-17)
Last week I mentioned I’m now leaning into potential interactions rather than shying away from them…
Flash: Prayersistence (Vol. 46 | 2-1-17)
Each morning the past two weeks I have been praying this as suggested in The Purpose Driven Life…
Flash: Sunday Funday (Vol. 45 | 1-25-17)
It is Sunday morning and I’m more jazzed about afternoon golf than going to church…
Flash: Can You Spare A Dime? (Vol. 44 | 1-18-17)
Every time a beggar approaches with a story and inevitable punchline, my standard reply is…
Flash: Hocus Focus (Vol. 43 | 1-11-17)
Why do I do the things I don’t want to do? (Romans 7:15)
Flash: Shh... (Vol. 42 | 11-30-16)
As many of you know, I like to spend quiet time with God in nature…
Flash: Knock, Knock (Vol. 41 | 11-16-16)
Have you ever heard a professional athlete say he got to where he is without hard work?
Flash: And Like A Good Neighbor... (Vol. 40 | 11-2-16)
I just finished an insightful book by Larry James called The Wealth of the Poor, How Valuing Every Neighbor Restores Hope in Our Cities…
Flash: Holey Bagels (Vol. 39 | 10-19-16)
I brought bagels to work yesterday, and it got me to thinking. We’re a bit like bagels, aren’t we?
Flash: Out With The Old (Vol. 38 | 10-12-16)
Did you know The Daily Bible dedicates 287 days to the Old Testament in its one year reading plan?
Flash: Songs in a Miner Key (Vol. 37 | 10-5-16)
I bet you’re wondering what I’d say if I didn’t restrain my use of words in this newsletter. Today’s your lucky day…
Flash: A Su-Sa Week (Vol. 36 | 9-28-16)
Have Sunday down but not sure about the “through Saturday” part? Try this program for a week…
Flash: A Su-Sa Christian (Vol. 35 | 9-21-16)
I used to be what they call a “Creaster” – one who only attends church on Christmas and Easter…
Flash: A Retreat From My Ego (Vol. 34 | 9-14-16)
So I’m at breakfast at Sky Ranch Saturday morning, wondering what I’ll get out of this retreat, when I sit down next to a guy I don’t know and introduce myself…
Flash: My Own Dog Bit Me (Vol. 33 | 8-31-16)
While trying to protect himself (and me) from another dog last week, our dog bit me…
Flash: Stoned in Colorado (Vol. 31 | 8-3-16)
So we were in Colorado on vacation last week, and I was on one of my morning hikes firing off questions at God…
Flash: Polarized Sunglasses (Vol. 30 | 7-30-16)
It became clear to me this week what a difference polarized sunglasses can make…
Flash: Dallas Mourning News (Vol. 29 | 7-13-16)
Do you ever see Dallas police officers at a 7-Eleven or in a restaurant?
Flash: In Dependence Day (Vol. 28 | 6-29-16)
America will once again celebrate its independence on July 4th…
Flash: grat·i·two·ed (Vol. 27 | 6-22-16)
grat·i·two·ed (grat-i-tood)
verb
expressed additional gratefulness to God…
Flash: Father's Day (Vol. 26 | 6-15-16)
Father’s Day is a bittersweet holiday for me…
Flash: Memorial Day (Vol. 24 | 6-1-16)
I tend to celebrate the ‘Me’ in Memorial Day…
Flash: Proverbs 27:19 (Vol. 23 | 5-25-16)
I recently finished Proverbs in my Daily Bible reading plan, so this week I want us to meditate on Proverbs 27:19…
Flash: South Carolina Story (Vol. 22 | 5-18-16)
I had the pleasure of being a guest in a team golf tournament in South Carolina the last three days…
Flash: No Gifts Please (Vol. 21 | 5-11-16)
Friday is my birthday, so here’s some 5:13 to celebrate 5/13…
Flash: 7-on-7 Football Story (Vol. 20 | 5-4-16)
My son was invited to play in a 7-on-7 football tournament on Saturday…
Flash: Fire Hydrants (Vol. 19 | 4-27-16)
Have you ever seen a fire hydrant cranked open with water gushing onto the street? I’ve always wondered why this is done…
Flash: God Winks (Vol. 18 | 4-20-16)
My 10-year-old son is a sports nut and plays basketball year-round, so it wasn’t surprising when he asked to watch Hoosiers…
Flash: Jordan Spieth + Discipline (Vol. 17 | 4-13-16)
One bad swing cost Jordan Spieth another Masters title…
Flash: The Masters Edition (Vol. 16 | 4-6-16)
Looking for someone to root for at this week’s Masters? There’s still room on my Webb Simpson bandwagon…
Flash: Vol. 15 | 3-30-16
Mark Batterson writes in The Circle Maker that when we’re in prayer mode, we are better equipped to see and seize God-ordained opportunities…
Flash: Vol. 14 | 3-23-16
Jesus gave his life for us. Think about that sacrifice…
Flash: Vol. 13 | 3-16-16
It is estimated March Madness will cost businesses close to $2 billion in lost productivity…
Flash: Vol. 12 | 3-9-16
What do you see in this picture? Some will see a young lady with her back turned…
Flash: Vol. 11 | 3-2-16
Having written 10 of these newsletters, I have a new appreciation for preachers…
Flash: Vol. 10 | 2-24-16
Today is my Mom’s birthday, and at some point I’ll call to tell her I love her. (Spoiler alert if you’re a subscriber, Mom!)
Flash: Vol. 9 | 2-17-16
I’m on my fourth trip through the Good Book, and this year I’m on The Daily Bible reading plan…
Flash: Vol. 8 | 2-10-16
We now enter the season of Lent, which is a 40 day period for us to focus our thoughts on Jesus…
Flash: Vol. 7 | 2-3-16
Super Bowl week has me thinking. Why do people prioritize the NFL over worship on Sundays?
Flash: Vol. 6 | 1-27-16
“Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder.” That lyric from Revelation Song sums up my feelings…
Flash: Vol. 5 | 1-13-16
I am a new fan of Minnesota Vikings kicker, Blair Walsh…
Flash: Vol. 4 | 1-6-16
Last week I encouraged you to read the Bible, but I didn’t provide you specific suggestions for how to go about it…
Flash: Vol. 3 | 12-30-15
Read the Bible. Take a year or perhaps take two…
Flash: Vol. 2 | 12-23-15
We’re back with Volume 2 of “Flash.”
Flash: Vol. 1 | 12-16-15
Welcome to the first edition of “Flash.”
Drew Hamilton
Founder, Flashlight Circles
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