by David Duncan | Jan 11, 2023 | Grandparenting
The Delightful Danger of Distraction By David Duncan When I was a boy, I spent two weeks every summer on my grandparents southwest Oklahoma farm. It was 160 acres of cotton fields, mesquite trees and sand. There was also a large garden, a tree house and a coop full of...
by Mark Shields | Jan 11, 2023 | Devotions
Stream of Grace We can learn from each other, from the Word, and from sermons about patience and God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift. This kind gift from God is always available. Let us be patient with others and with God’s timing because grace is like a flowing stream...
by Dr. Michael Sprague | Jan 10, 2023 | Devotions
FEARFUL? I am convinced fear-making is a cottage industry in our country. It so stinking effective. Think Fund-raising. Think manipulation. Think groupthink and control. Think conspiracy theories. Fear paralyzes, erodes faith, and leaves us in bad places emotionally....
by Bruce Cooper | Jan 10, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
Performance Based Acceptance By Bruce Cooper I semi-retired when I was 70 and I now only work 5 days out of every 14 now. At long last I have been able to dedicate time, prayer and effort to following the desire He has placed in my heart, to put on paper (or a...
by David Duncan | Jan 9, 2023 | Devotions
God Chose You “You did not choose me, but I chose you.” Jesus – John 15:16a You know the kid on every playground who’s always chosen last? That was me. I could run fast, but my hand-to-eye coordination stunk. That meant being a sought-after teammate for a game of...