Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:38 (NIV) The World’s or Jesus’ Yes The smiling bride-to-be held a dress bag
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God Was with Them in the Difficult Place
God closed the door of the ark behind Noah. Noah’s wife, three sons, and their wives entered the ark, followed by the animals. The raindrops began to fall, and “the Lord shut him in” (Genesis
Read moreOur Father’s Love
The love of my good, good father… With Father’s Day right around the corner, I’m reminded of my dad and how he always held my mother’s hand while our family walked in the park. His
Read moreFinding Balance
“Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus” (Mark 10:50 NIV). “Jump! I’ll catch you.” From early childhood, when I heard those words, I usually jumped. Was I scared? Often,
Read moreHow to Face a Giant with Grace and Ability
He was so tiny. All six legs moved in synch as his jaws struggled to carry the beetle delicacy across the porch, down the steps, through the dense foliage of an uncut lawn, and into his anthill where family and friends waited. He exemplified how to face a giant with grace and ability.
Read morePeace in Family Life? Think Again
“Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against
Read moreBeauty from Ashes
I’ll be honest. Mother’s Day hasn’t always been my favorite day. In fact, this particular Sunday in May brought heartache for years—not because I’d suffered the loss of my own mother but because I hadn’t
Read moreA Prayer for Peace
Lord, Why can’t we see that peace is better than conflict, that love is better than hate, that following your way means giving up our way, and daily we’re to live like you? Why
Read moreDoes Your Heart Ache for Peace?
by Nan Jones My heart ached for peace. The days had been long. The nights longer still. Deep in my spirit, I heard the Lord’s delicate whisper calling me to come, be still, and remember
Read moreWhen Forgiving Feels Unfathomable
Sometimes God won’t leave well enough alone. It hadn’t been a week since I’d been wronged when, out of the blue, He began meddling with my emotions. After all, I wanted to wallow in self-pity
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