by David Ettinger | Jul 31, 2025 | Inspiration
Nothing Easy The “easy living” character of Western Bible teaching is lamentable. Most of our pastors fail to educate congregants as to just how filled with suffering and hardship the Christian life can be. Christian suffering is not a popular topic. Yet, the Bible is...
by Todd Crouch | Jul 31, 2025 | Inspiration
Hebrews 5:7–8 (NIV) “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears… and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”Reflection:Christ did not walk untouched by temptation. In His full humanity, He...
by Chet Gladkowski | Jul 29, 2025 | Inspiration
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; (1 Peter 5:2) Let’s be clear, even though I never lived in a downtown...
by Bill Pence | Jul 28, 2025 | Inspiration
We recently returned from our annual family summer vacation, this time from the Nashville/Franklin Tennessee area. This year marked 44 years since we have been vacationing with Tammy’s middle sister Teri and her husband Al’s family. We started in 1981 at Tammy’s...
by Bill Herried | Jul 24, 2025 | Inspiration
time for a workout? Thank You God For Closing Doors I’m Not Strong Enough To Close, And For Opening Doors I’m Not Strong Enough To Open. – TobyMac #SPEAKLIFE The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. —Job 1:21 How many times have...
by Dave Foucar | Jul 23, 2025 | Inspiration
Have you heard of those shoes that you slip into? The shoe company that makes them, you probably know who, suggests that they are not only comfortable but easy to put on. You just slip into them. No need to bend over. These shoes differ from traditional “slip-on”...