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Praising God in the storms and dungeons of our lives is possible only through the power of God..

If you hand me a box of Jelly Beans, my eyes will light up. Not only do I love them, […]

Make sure that the values you claim to have are obvious in what you actually do.

Why? Do you find yourself asking that question often? When my nephew was little, I could say anything and he […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “The Lord is my strength and […]

Nearly every morning for the past several years, I’ve shared my quiet time through Facebook. I started in Genesis and […]

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

Twisting Scripture around to justify one’s actions and beliefs is a dangerous and sinful game.

Yes, God offers forgiveness and grace to believers, but he also requires sacrifice.

How often do you put your action where your mouth is when it comes to loving and serving others?

There are some voices you know immediately when you hear them. “People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for […]

In our comfort, do we take risks that might change the course of someone’s life?

From our puppies, we have one named Bella – and she is unique. But don’t just take my word for […]

Years ago, when I surrendered my will for God’s, and stopped running away from Him, my life changed dramatically. If […]

Jesus created you and wants you to seek him, so don’t hesitate to begin life-changing search for the one who died for you.

In the movie Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman plays the character Red. He’s been a long-time inmate who is constantly denied […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Pray constantly.” -1 Thessalonians 5:17 T-Talk […]

The family, one of the first things God established, was so important that he set is boundaries immediately.

“I’ll give you something to cry about.” I remember hearing my dad say that. A lot. One of us would […]

Is God trying to shake you up and make you see ministry opportunities you’re missing every day?

Complaints from God’s people are nothing new, but His perspective on our lives is eternal, not temporal.

God uses other believers to speak into your life, so don’t hesitate to ask for help in confirming His direction.

We’ve all studied or read about a great leader in history that, at first, no one would ever have dreamed […]

Everyone faces the mostly losing battle of temptations, so why does God tempt us?

There’s something incredibly beautiful about flowing water. If there’s a waterfall around, I need to see it. If there is […]

If you have been burned, disappointed, or hurt by the church, you are not alone.

My sister and I have always been different from one another. In fact, for many years, she would do things […]

It’s difficult to understand what God wants us to do if we have neglected our walk with Him.

A sweet family recently received a puppy from us. They were very excited, but when the time came to bring […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Let your light so shine before […]

The gavel bangs on the wooden bench as the judge calls for order in the court. The crowd is furious […]

God does not want you to battle the insecurities Satan uses you to give up.

When people fail you, turn to the promise-keeping God of steadfast, unconditional love.

A dear, sweet woman I know is terrified of water. She had an accident on a river when she was […]

Putting distance between yourself and God is a dangerous road to travel.

I read this verse last night, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose […]

Is it really true that God will never give us more than we can handle?

I have a friend who is incredibly talented and can sit down at a piano and can start playing any […]

We say we’re passionate about reaching people for Christ, but are we actively pursuing the lost?

If I took a poll, how many of you would be terrified to give a speech right now? Public speaking […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “When you look for me with […]

God must have a reason to allow painful circumstances into our lives.

On March 28, 2020, we sat watching the news as a tornado formed and touched down in Jonesboro. As we […]

True disciples of Christ invest in the people God has placed in their lives.

Don’t be fooled by the logic-defying belief that truth is relative.

Depression and anxiety are very real reactions in a time when the whole world is fearful of an unpredictable virus. So how do we cope?

“It’s my money and I want it now!” The infamous words of that commercial ring true for more than just […]

It’s so easy to accept the precious gift of unconditional grace to gain the Savior of the world.

Throughout the years, I have met incredible people who stand up for the voiceless: abused children, abused women, foster children, […]

We love and admire our worldly heroes, but what about our awe for the things of God?