HYMN DAY! This is for those of you who are facing personal challenges or crises of faith: “Near to the Heart of God” by Cleland B. McAfee. So comforting…and so true. There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest,…
Something a good church friend told me a few years ago has lingered with me: “When I start my day in the Bible, the whole day goes better.” I’ve experienced that truth myself. When I center the first hour of my day in His Word and in speaking with Him,…
In late 2004 I battled a strange pull on my heart. I was teaching 5th grade and I loved it. Loved the kids. Loved guiding them and watching them grow and change. But at the same time, I was restless, repeatedly feeling as if God was telling me it was…
Have you ever battled with a decision or a mindset, uncertain which direction God would have you go? I think we all do from time to time, because we’re human. We know that we know that we know God’s way is the best way. But when faced with multiple options,…
Being a Christian means that some will view you as ignorant, as “holier-than-thou,” as weird, or any number of other negative titles. Jesus was despised and rejected, so as His followers we should expect no less. BUT we must stand firm against the attacks of the evil one (because that’s…
“Trust, Try, and Prove Me” by Lida S. Leech is both a challenge and a test of faith. (If you’re not familiar with the tune, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtO_G4DQK3w It’s a bouncy one!) Verse 1 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse All your money talents…
Is anyone else weary of the heartache in this world? It seems no matter how hard we try to live rightly, it doesn’t make much difference. The world around us appears to be spinning out of control. At times, we might to tempted to throw our hands in the air…
“Righteous” is a word that’s become a catch-phrase, such as calling a tune or an idea righteous. In one sense, it does mean very good or excellent, but that’s its informal definition. The formal definition for this adjective is morally right or justifiable; virtuous. It’s this formal meaning that applies…
I confess, when I read reports about senseless acts of violence against people, it makes me angry. Sometimes I want the ones who inflicted the pain to be given the same treatment they gave their victims. But God has been convicting me that I need to react with compassion rather…
I have ten grandjoys—six boys and four girls ranging in age from 10 to 20—and I love when they spend the night. I’ve learned something by hosting overnights: some of my grandjoys are afraid of the dark. They can’t go to sleep unless a light is burning in the room.…
