Our test, keeping the faith
Day after day Dean Collins has been writing these devotions since 2014. It's one facet of his faithfulness that challenges me to maintain mine.
The best gift you can give your kids
“We’re doing it for the kids.” But sometimes we can do too much. Sometimes they need something different than what we try too often to give them.
God’s plan for banishing the darkness
When will the light come on? Banishing darkness seems easy until we consider all God has to say about light and dark.
All God offers, what God wants
Satisfaction—a lifelong pursuit—may seem impossible, but God’s invitation is deceptively simple.
In their tension, they trusted God
Culture change has been with us since the time of ancient Israel. One story from the church’s beginnings shows effective strategy and a heavy price.
Why we serve in and through the tension
Tension and conflict have been part of the human story since creation. Believers today dare not be dissuaded when faced with conflict because of their faith.
Sunday review
Quotes from this week’s posts. Which means the most to you? Which will you share with a friend?
Why we should embrace our grief
By Mark A. Taylor. Most likely you’re experiencing grief, so don’t deny it. The first step to coping with loss is to acknowledge it—to yourself, and to God.
Would you give him an interview?
Isaiah’s description of Jesus would never make it on a job application. But his words explain why Jesus accomplished what we need most.
Loss is clarifying, but . . .
In our seasons of transition and uncertainty we must remember we are God’s treasured possession. God will provide a way forward.
Maybe it’s you
The first step to being a servant is to become a learner. Maybe the servant Isaiah describes is you.
Look back but don’t remember
Isaiah told his people to remember the past . . . and to forget it for the sake of the better future God had in store for them. We do well even today to follow the same direction.
Sunday review
Quotes from this week’s posts to give a boost to your Sunday and the coming week.
Why you need a Christian friend
For most of us, “friend” will truly apply to only one or two. And for all of us it’s important to find such a one.
In the silence we might discover a friend
God is available to meet you in the silence. It is there that you might just hear him call you his friend.
The confrontation of silence
Silence is hard to describe and sometimes difficult to experience. But in the noise we will never hear the voice of God.
Have you not heard?
Let’s step away from the angry debates about the next Supreme Court nomination and agree on our higher Authority.
Variety is the spice of life
Some folks are content with the same meal, same routine, same clothes, and the same friends. On the other hand, variety can spice things up.
Learning what we must know
The disciples were slow learners, just like we are. How long will it take for us to learn the lesson Jesus was teaching during his final night on earth?