by J.D. Greear | Oct 22, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
The Tragedy of Compromise You probably know the name Benedict Arnold. But I’m guessing you don’t know much about him. Early in his career, he was one of America’s youngest generals, and, arguably, the country’s most capable military mind. Washington trusted him. His...
by Josh Mulvihill | Oct 21, 2023 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
Learning To Speak A Blessing To Grandchildren A spoken blessing is an opportunity for a grandparent to share his or her deep affection and desired future for a grandchild. John Trent and Gary Smalley describe blessing in the following way, “A family blessing begins...
by Chet Gladkowski | Oct 21, 2023 | Devotions
Angry Sin Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin.” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:25-27...
by David Ettinger | Oct 21, 2023 | Inspiration, Spiritual Growth
Christians and Secular Music By David Ettinger Familiar GroundA Christian for almost 37 years, this topic is familiar ground on which I’ve trodden quite a few times. I do so again for 2 reasons: 1) I never blogged about it, and 2) It was raised at church yesterday....
by Dr. Kristopher Wallaert | Oct 20, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
DRAW NEAR “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8a). Did you know that your relationship with God is based on the work you are willing to put into it? James made this very clear by stating that we must draw near to God if we want God to draw near...