Written by Larry Greider
The Holy Bible is a priceless gift from God—and it’s a gift He wants us to use. That’s why, even in our image-based modern world, Christians should set reading the Bible as a high...
Written by Jason Hyde
Attitude may not be everything, but my dad helped me see how pointless grudging obedience was. The biblical example of Philip also helps show the benefits of cheerfully doing what God says....
Written by Gloria Carey
Some things are none of our business, but sometimes we need to get to know someone else’s business in order to really help and show we care. One day one of our neighbors said something that...
Written by Mary Lee Johnston
A close encounter gave me a memorable Memorial Day—and some spiritual reminders as well. I went down to the dock in the evening on Memorial Day as I often do before sunset. This time I...
Written by Susan Scott Smith
Think quickly—how many times did you use technology today? We are surrounded by a myriad of electronics that are intended to make our lives easier or more interesting. How are our gadgets...
Written by Peter Holmes
Lessons in being persistent in prayer: God is willing to give us the desires of our hearts, but are we willing to go the distance in pursuing Him until those right desires have been fulfilled?...
Written by Gregg Pennington
How would you react to being held up at gunpoint? Several Church friends were in from out of town, and I was excited to meet up with them at a restaurant on this particular Saturday night. There...
Written by Mary Jordan
Who is the minister talking to this week? Are your “shoes” protecting you from any chance that your toes might get stepped on? Have you ever sat in church thinking how the message...
Written by Heather Bennett
A game plan for beating boredom and capitalizing on free time. Have you ever counted down the days till sweet summer vacation, only to find yourself bored when it arrived? Maybe you had something...