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There is a popular idiom that says, “Life is just a bowl of cherries,” interpreted to mean that everything in life is going well, so we should live life carefree. It is often intended to be used …
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By Anna Bright
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4/3/25
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2 Samuel 10-12 tells us of the story of David and Bathsheba. David looked, lusted, then lured Bathsheba into an affair while her husband was on a military deployment. The affair resulted in an …
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By Zane Brown
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4/3/25
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I recently discovered New York Times best-selling author, Richard Paul Evans, and fell in love with his books. In his insightful book, Sharing Too Much, the author shared a collection of essays about …
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By Tim Richards
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4/3/25
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Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Revelation 3:20
In this text, Jesus presents …
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By Todd Simmons
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4/3/25
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“The word ‘divorce’ can stir up a range of emotions, from a sense of freedom to despair, at the end of a once-happy union. Most people can easily quote the now-outdated statistic that ‘50% of …
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3/27/25
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In 1 Samuel 13, we find the story of King Saul’s downfall. Did you know that partial obedience to Yahweh/God is disobedience? As Israel’s first king, Saul had abundant opportunities to serve and …
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By Zane Brown
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3/27/25
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What are you doing to impact your family? This question may feel manipulative, but that is not my intention. My goal is to encourage each parent and grandparent to consider how to share their …
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By Tim Richards
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3/27/25
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You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
Ever feel far from God? We’ve all been there at some time or another. Like all of our feelings, they come and …
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By Todd Simmons
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3/27/25
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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” What is yours like? Do others enjoy being around you, or do they cringe when they see you coming? Do you quickly judge others before …
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By Ann Bright
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3/20/25
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When you come to the end of Judges, you read another of those sad statements. This one was about the downward spiral of Israelite faith and culture. The book ends in chapter twenty-five verse …
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By Zane Brown
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3/20/25
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During the oil crises and embargo in the 1970s, Dutch researchers began evaluating their country’s energy consumption. They discovered houses in one Amsterdam suburb used 30% less energy than the …
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3/20/25
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22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ …
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By Todd Simmons
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3/20/25
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Nothing in this world comes by easily. If it does, it is usually too good to be true. Sometimes when we desire to have or to do certain things, we tend to get a little anxious. “Do not be anxious …
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By Anna Bright
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3/13/25
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In Judges 16:20, you will find one of the saddest and most haunting verses in the Bible. Samson had been set apart for service to Yahweh and His people from conception. He was to be a Nazirite. …
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By Zane Brown
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3/13/25
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In a June 22, 2006, USA Today article, experts reported Americans had 33% fewer close friends than they had 20 years earlier. In 1985, the average American had three friends in whom they were willing …
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By Tim Richards
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3/13/25
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What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Mark 8:36-37
You’ve probably got some kind of plan or goal for …
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By Todd Simmons
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3/13/25
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As we take note of the Shunamite woman in 2 Kings 4:8-37, we see that she was a prominent woman in her community. She was well respected because the Scripture says that she was “great.” Also, she …
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By Anna Bright
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3/6/25
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One of the saddest verses in the Old Testament is Judges 2:10 - “After them, another generation rose up who did not know the Lord or the works He had done for Israel.” HOW could that happen? That …
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By Zane Brown
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3/6/25
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In General Colin Powell’s fascinating book, It Worked for Me, the former Chair-man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shared lessons he had learned about life and leadership. Powell told of a time he was …
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By Tim Richards
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3/6/25
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with …
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By Todd Simmons
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3/6/25
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