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Do You Have Any Kids Yet?

Written by Jason Hyde

“Things weren’t going well so we decided to have a baby,” the clerk told us. “Maybe we’ll get married.” Her story got me thinking about what God intended for...

The Peace of Knowing

Written by Karen Meeker

Can you imagine not knowing what happened to your loved one who never came back from the war? Thankfully, God offers peace. As I leafed through the latest issue of Smithsonian magazine, I paused...

Mother-in-Law or Mother-in-Love?

Written by Judy Servidio

Reflecting on my dear mother-in-law and being a mother-in-law drew me to the quintessential mother-in-law of the Bible, Naomi. This past Sunday, we set aside a day to honor mothers. Each family...

Four Enemies of Faith

Written by Debbie Pennington

Four common issues can stall or stagnate our trust in God if we’re not careful. Tending a little toward the geeky and analytical side, I typically enjoy scriptures that show a pattern. Four...

Communication Advice, Circa 1857

Written by Larry Greider

The field of communication has changed drastically in the last 150 years. But how much have communication best practices really changed? Getting through to people has always been a challenge. The...

The Rain, the Winds and the Floods

Written by Janel Johnson

Jesus’ parable can help us find perspective in life’s trials. It’s been a day much like any other—not enough hours to accomplish all that is necessary, rushing to meet...

Run to Obtain the Prize: Take All of the Spiritual Exercises Seriously

Written by Ellen Buchanan

While reminiscing about my years on the high school track team, a specific memory of a monotonous exercise brought to light the danger of ignoring spiritual exercises. Some of my most treasured...

The Complaint-Free Challenge

Written by Debbie Pennington

They say it takes 21 consecutive days to create a new habit. It’s the consecutive part that can be a real challenge, but I’m determined. The book: A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen....

Special Treasures of God

Written by Karen Meeker

A group of friends share reflections on what they value about God and His place in their lives. Question: Would you share one thing that you know about God that you consider a special treasure?...