From the ordinary, to the remarkable, to the sadly spoiled by fear
It’s a sad story, one that could have been so inspiring, one that we don’t have to repeat in our lives.
The verse we’d rather not read, the reality we’d rather not experience
You won’t find this verse on a Hallmark card. It probably isn’t posted on Instagram or Facebook, either. But maybe we need to consider it and remember its truth.
Sunday review: May 3-8, 2021
If you missed one of Dean’s weekday devotions, if you didn’t have time to read Mark’s Saturday post, these quotes might inspire you to go see what you missed. And if you’ve read all of these, maybe today’s quotes will inspire you to share a post with a friend!
These five elements will enrich your weekend worship services
A list of ideas for demonstrating God’s surprising diversity in the worship we offer back to him.
What to do when “in due time” doesn’t seem like the right time
Waiting is frustrating. Waiting on God sometimes seems unfair or unending. But here’s a story where God answered the petition of the one who had been waiting for years.
Still trying to figure out what God wants from you? It’s simple!
It’s not what you have, what you give, or what you do. But what God wants most may be most difficult for us to give him.
Hunger and harvest, shortage and abundance—God is in them all
Since the beginning of time we’ve seen famine. And throughout the ages God has used his people to provide in times of need.
A pattern repeating through centuries, a cycle God will help us break
It's a pattern we see in the Old Testament: blessing, pride, repentance, and then blessing again. So is sad to watch, but so easy to replicate.
How would things have turned out if Joshua had a YouTube channel?
When storytelling faltered, faith failed. What stories are we telling the generation behind us?
Sunday review: April 26—May 1
How are you coping with the changes in your life? Several of this week’s posts can help you move forward. Read some of them again. You may even decide to share one with a friend!
After 71 years of living, three decisions I’ve made about life
My experience is that some lessons are learned only through experience! So here are three conclusions my experience prompts me to share.