by Ken Barnes | Jun 30, 2023 | Inspiration, Spiritual Growth
The Original Sin by Ken Barnes The man replied, “It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” (Genesis 3:12 NLT) Some narratives often predominate in a nation that contains part of the truth, but not the whole truth. Racism has been a terrible...
by Mark Shields | Jun 30, 2023 | Devotions
Trust in His Protection When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won’t drown. When you walk through fire, you won’t be burned or scorched by the flames. Isaiah 43:2 ESV David is on the run from his rebellious son Absalom as he writes Psalm...
by Mo Hodge | Jun 30, 2023 | Family Leadership, Inspiration
A Terrified Young Pastor By Mo Hodge I tried to think of some words that would bring him comfort. “I’m so sorry.” “This is so unfair.” “What was she doing out driving on the icy roads?” Nothing I could think of seemed appropriate. I felt completely unprepared and...
by Guest Writer | Jun 29, 2023 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids, Marriage & Family
How to Pray for Your Children by Andy Gleiser “We must never cease to pray for our children until they cease to breathe. No case is hopeless while Jesus lives.” (Charles H. Spurgeon) Do you pray for your children? What do those prayers look like? I confess that often...
by Dr. Michael Sprague | Jun 29, 2023 | Devotions
SHAKING FOUNDATIONS Could it be that God is shaking the nations? Sometimes He shakes things up to remind us about the eternal things that cannot be shaken. In the process, sometimes we shake upon the Rock, but the Rock does not shake under us. I was reading 2...