The Joy of Being Held

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid - A Nighttime Prayer

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." -- Matthew 10:28Please Pray:Father, you are the Judge of all the earth. You assure us of your never-ending faithfulness and unconditional...

May 23, 20251 min readFear of God Persecution Awe Prayer

Teri Gasser

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." -- Matthew 10:28Would you pray if it could cost you your life? Daniel did. He trusted the Lord of Life. He...

May 23, 20253 min read

Teri Gasser

“The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.” -- Proverbs 23:24The sweet scent of the newborn in my arms filled my heart with joy. What a privilege to be invited into my nephew’s home for a week to help...

Apr 30, 20252 min readsecurity Joy delight rejoice Devotional

Teri Gasser

God’s Humble Pie: An All You Can Eat Buffet

“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” -- Romans 12:3“Close your eyes,” said the sweet...

Mar 22, 20253 min readHumility Pride Idolatry Teachable spirit Devotional

God Chose You to Be Their Dad: 10 Messages for My Husband This Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, go beyond the gift. Point that father-figure in your life to the heavenly Father for strength in his calling as a dad.

Jun 12, 202512 min read

Chris Carpenter

'How to Train Your Dragon' Expands on Message of Finding Common Ground in Live-Action Reboot

Sometimes, despite centuries filled with tradition and rules that may or may not cooperate with modern society, we need to seek change for the ultimate good for ourselves but more importantly the people around us. For example:Telling time a via a mechanized clock rather than relying on the sun;Driving a...

Jun 13, 20255 min readHow to Train Your Dragon Dean DuBlois Hope Trust Common Ground

Karen Farris

Father's Homecoming

Late in my dad’s life, he shared the following homecoming story.He had been stationed at an Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan, and was finally returning home. Alongside him on the ship were his wife and their blond-haired toddler, who had been born overseas. Waiting among the throngs of people...

Jun 13, 20252 min read

Sharon Jaynes

Prayer Can Change a Person’s Heart

We had a lot of prayer happening in the comment section of last week’s devotion. So today, let me share a story about the power of prayer in one family’s life. Allan was a tough man. Raised by a single mom with five siblings, he learned how to scrap his way through life and climb to the top of humanity’s heap through sheer determination and grit. Read more...

Jun 10, 20255 min read

Teri Gasser

For forty plus years Teri Gasser has as followed Jesus and studied the Bible. She's served in three churches as a Bible study teacher and women's ministry director. She's also been married to her favorite pastor, Bill Gasser, for over forty years. You can learn more about and from her at: steepedintruth.org

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