Sep 5, 2023 | Christian Life
All her life, Rahab had been surrounded by darkness. Whether she had heard of Israel’s God since she was a child or her awareness of His reputation was recent, there was a point when Rahab responded in humble fear. Truly, it was God’s gracious character to bless any...
Aug 29, 2023 | Christian Life
If there is one thing my close friends know about me, it is my love of cartoons. The Veggie Tales series is a personal favorite. To this day, I can still picture the little green peas mocking the Israelites from atop Jericho’s fortified wall in the hilarious episode,...
Aug 8, 2023 | Christian Life
Were you eager to get your driver’s license when you were a teenager? I sure was. In fact, once I had my license, my mom promised to buy me a used car. Money was tight and so I knew the choices would be limited. I decided to ask just one thing: please promise that the...
Jul 31, 2023 | Christian Life
Welcome to a fascinating excerpt from “RAHAB: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me.” Join us on a thrilling journey into the life of Rahab and be inspired as you enjoy this introduction to the study of Rahab! The story of Rahab has fascinated Bible students...
Jun 18, 2023 | Courage, Sanctity of Life, Spiritual Growth
He could have walked away . . . They were not married, his girlfriend was pregnant, and her family was pressuring her to have an abortion. But instead of walking away, my dad found the courage to propose. Seven months later, I took my first breath, never knowing how...
Feb 28, 2023 | Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
What do you do when you’re too busy to take time to connect with God? In the busyness of life, it’s easy to take for granted that God is always present. Our lives move fast every single day. We stay up late and get up early. The hustle and bustle is the...
Dec 14, 2022 | Christian Life
500 cookies! How did that happen? Actually, I didn’t set out to bake 500 cookies, but I still had an aggressive goal: 350 was my plan. Every year around this time, I bake 350 of my favorite cookies. As much as I love them, most of them are not for me. Rather, it...
Dec 1, 2022 | Christian Life, Prayer, Thankfulness
How many times did you hear as a child, “It’s better to give than to receive”? Perhaps from a parent or grandparent or favorite aunt or uncle. Usually, it preceded trips to the shopping mall to buy Christmas or birthday presents. As a child, it can be challenging to...
Dec 1, 2022 | Character of God, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is especially fun when children are young. Who can resist the joy of seeing little loved ones’ faces light up as they discover the thrill of an exciting new toy? However, in today’s gadget-giddy world, when I...
Oct 31, 2022 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
Why do we put on masks if we are created in the image of God? I did not grow up going to church. As such, Halloween seemed a harmless annual opportunity to amass delicious chocolate treats. I will never forget one year when I was six years old. My mother worked for...