by Lillian Penner | Dec 30, 2025 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
We live in challenging times shaken by the unrest in the world around us. “The institution of the family is in a state of emergency. This core unit of civilization is being dismantled and ridiculed in today’s culture.” 1 The media-driven culture is desensitizing our...
by Andy Oldham | Dec 29, 2025 | Spiritual Growth
In one profound statement carry the following into 2026: “Jesus does not need your resolutions, your recommitments, or your promises to try harder this year. If your resolve to obey God last year did not help you to be faithful, it will not make you successful...
by Todd Crouch | Dec 29, 2025 | Devotions
The Broken Hearted Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (NIV) “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Reflection: Heartbreak can feel like isolation—like no one sees, no one understands, and no one can reach the depths of your pain. But...
by Doug Pierce | Dec 29, 2025 | Inspiration
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor...
by Mo Hodge | Dec 28, 2025 | Kids & Grandkids, Marriage & Family
With 2026 0n the horizon let us remember that as parents, it is or responsibility to prepare our children for, and monitor closely, their dating relationships. Our children didn’t date much in high school. And that was just fine with Nancy and me. But many of their...