by David Ettinger | Nov 18, 2023 | Inspiration, Spiritual Growth
Branded for Christ “Man of the Cloth” A good 35 years ago, while working at a southern New Mexico newspaper, our photographer said to me, “While I was out on assignment, I met a man who said he knew you.” When he told me the man’s name, I replied, “He’s the pastor of...
by Peter Caligiuri | Nov 18, 2023 | Inspiration
A Day to Rejoice This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV In the late 1950’s, one of the happiest days of the year was the last day of school. In our neighborhood, most of us kids would gleefully run home from school,...
by Russell Gehrlein | Nov 17, 2023 | Inspiration
God is Working Even When we Can’t See It “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28). This is a story I am eager to tell. I am hoping it will inspire you to acknowledge the...
by Joe McKeever | Nov 16, 2023 | Inspiration, Kids & Grandkids
Love a Kid My grandson Grant is nearing 15 years of age and I love him dearly. However, it will not surprise readers who are grandparents that I miss the Grant who was the little boy of two or three or four. I was pastoring the First Baptist Church of Kenner and, with...
by Josh Mulvihill | Nov 14, 2023 | Inspiration, Kids & Grandkids, Spiritual Growth
How to Help a Child Understand and Defend Their Faith You have helped train your children or grandchildren in the Christian faith. They are familiar with key Bible characters and stories, even memorized Scripture passages. You’ve explained the Gospel. They know that...
by J.D. Greear | Nov 13, 2023 | Inspiration
Three Ways God Uses Friendship God never intended for us to grow on our own. We are made to thrive in community—which means we were made to grow in the context of friendships. Friendships shield us, strengthen us, and shape us in ways we could never achieve in...