First Comes Humility, Then Comes Guidance

Fear Traps, Trust Frees - A Nighttime Prayer

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25 Please Pray:Heavenly Father, help us not to give into fear but instead help us to fight fear by putting our complete trust in you. In the moments where life...

May 22, 20251 min readFear Trust Safety Prayer

Nora Tatina

Fear Traps, Trust Frees

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25 Nothing prepared me for what I saw when my little girl started preschool during COVID-19. Little mouths and noses were covered with masks. Little ones stood outside the school...

May 22, 20253 min readFear Trust Safety Devotional

Nora Tatina

The Promise of Easter - A Nighttime Prayer

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.” – Matthew 28:6 Please Pray:Oh Lord, we are so thankful that you are a promise-keeping God! As we celebrate your greatest promise, Jesus, this Easter, help us to search our hearts...

Apr 19, 20251 min readEaster Resurrection Promise Good Intentions Prayer

Nora Tatina

The Promise of Easter

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.” – Matthew 28:6 “But mom, you promised!” my eight-year-old eyes widened as the words roared off her tongue while she sat with arms crossed and lips tight. I couldn’t remember what...

Apr 19, 20253 min readEaster Resurrection Promise Good Intentions Devotional

Nora Tatina

"He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way." – Psalm 25:9Toddlers are stubborn human beings. Once toddlers discover their little hands and feet, the world becomes a playing field of discovery, regardless of danger. Pots and pans, cabinets with noisy things, giant stairways, shiny objects,...

Mar 21, 20253 min readHumility Pride Arrogance Devotional

God Is Kind, but Not Soft

Those people are on a dark spiral downward. But if you think that leaves you on the high ground where you can point your finger at others, think again. Every time you criticize someone, you condemn…

May 16, 20253 min read

Karen Farris

When Care is Your Calling

Mel, offering nursing care with a heart of love.Sometimes, we meet amazing individuals like Mel on the toughest days.He says his passion is bringing comfort and care, and his life’s purpose is deeply rooted in nursing.Born in the Philippines, Mel worked tirelessly to earn his nursing degree.But with few opportunities...

May 19, 20251 min read

Ray Oster

Feeling Grateful for God: Embracing Every Gift, Every Blessing, Every Moment

Feel inspired and grateful for God as you embrace your blessings, identity, and purpose through faith.

May 18, 20254 min read

Chris Carpenter

Neal McDonough's 'The Last Rodeo' a Wild Ride to Put Family First

We have heard this mantra over and over through the years: “They just don’t make movies like they used to!”Movies are fueled by sex. They are too scary and grotesque. They are filled with more profanity than thought humanly possible. In essence, many believe that American cinema has eroded into...

May 19, 202511 min readThe Last Rodeo Neal McDonough Professional Bull Riding Faith Sacrifice

Nora Tatina

Nora Tatina was born and raised in the heart of Detroit's Inner City. She came to Christ early through the influence of her parents, Pastor Duwayne and Patricia Darby. Her desire to be used by God led her to do both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Moody Bible Institute and Moody Theological Seminary. She also holds an MA in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) from Biola University and, for nearly 10 years, has taught ESL at various universities in Chicago. Nora is passionate about studying and teaching God's Word and helping others cultivate a love for the Word. Her husband, Rick, is the pastor of New Life Community Church in Riverside, Illinois. Nora's greatest blessing is being the mom of two wonderful children, Summer and Christian. You can read more of her writing and receive a free Biblical resource at abidealways.com.

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