Ray Oster
Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to turn. In those moments, we often lean on ourselves or others, forgetting the transformative power of prayer and faith. Alonzo McFadden’s latest single, “Mighty Name of Jesus,” serves as a powerful reminder...
Anxiety is approaching the future with fear. What helps anxiety is not more faith. It is living a more virtuous life.
“I was going to tell you, but I thought you’d get angry,” says Cheater. “You’re really going to blame me for your cheating and lying?” asks Faithful Spouse. Really, gonna go with that?! The sad thing is that we–faithful spouses–often let Cheaters off the hook. Of course, you cannot get angry or then you confirm … Continue reading "Gonna go with that?!"
Sheryl H. Boldt
When you think about some of the worst acts you’ve ever committed, can you recall how you got to that point? One wrong thought gave way to another, which led to an immoral choice, which gave birth to a lie. The lie led to another wrong thought, another immoral choice, another lie.
(A post from Emmanuel Baptist Church.) We conclude this series by asking: if Jesus paid for our sin, why do we still suffer?
Worship leaders—are your worship services feeling a bit rote? Looking for a way to inject a little bit of creativity and life into your corporate worship experience? After decades of leading worshi…
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Barbara Wright: Baskets brimming with the last offerings from our summer gardens are one of the most beautiful harbingers of Fall. We feel it in the air- Thanksgiving is just around the corner...
Today’s devotion is an excerpt from Momma Moments with God: A 90-Day Devotional. If you are a mom, this book will encourage your soul to know that you have the most important job on earth…and God is right there with you. If you’re not a mom, I bet you know someone who needs this encouragement too! (Make sure and take a look at the interior of this beautiful gift book!)
By Elizabeth Prata I wrote recently that for a Bible times person to travel, there were only 3 ways. By ship, like Jonah did when fleeing God, on an animal like Balaam on his donkey, and by foot, l…
Handel’s Messiah Story See also Messiah – with Bible verses and references Hallelujah Chorus – Messiah – International Choirs The Messiah Story – its early impact in history &…
Revive Our Hearts
The weeds of neediness must be pulled out or they threaten to subvert the very purpose of mentorship: cultivating dependence on Christ.
The Weekly Speak is a curated rundown of the week’s top stories with Christian commentary and analysis. Sign up today to get the Weekly Speak in your email every week!AI Goes to ChurchChatbots and AI are rapidly becoming staples in our public consciousness. You can ask them questions, assign them tasks, and even entreat them for advice. There is a day coming when we may have constant companions in our ear buds or glasses guiding us through our days and making our decisions. What could possibly g
When the infidelity betrayal is fresh, a temptation exists to write off an entire gender. I think this is very common for faithful spouses. I think it is part of the grief process. We feel vulnerable and betrayed. The trauma of it all makes us want to avoid putting ourselves in a place where … Continue reading "Temptation to write off all…"
Laura Moseley
Whether we like it or not, social media is everywhere. No matter where we turn, there is an advertisement or a recommendation to follow on some social media cha
Lisa Price
Okay, so, I will be the first to admit that the first couple of sentences of this passage are not particularly encouraging or hopeful. Truth-be-told, they are the worst kind of a bummer. We, like t…
We test everything against scripture—the whole counsel of God—from Genesis to Revelation. What does not align must be rejected.
By Elizabeth Prata A wayside cross was a pivotal point in the very famous book Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, published in 1678 and has remained on the ‘bestseller list’ ever since, n…
There are six things the Lord hates— no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue…. -Proverbs 6:16-17a, NLT One thing that is astounding looking back is how unaware of their arrogance Cheaters and their supporters were. They will lecture the adultery victim about being a “good Christian” while cheating or supporting the Cheater. With absolutely … Continue reading "Haughty Eyes and Lectures"
Wanda Alger
At a time when high profile ministers and leaders are being exposed for wrongdoing and being removed from ministry, we cannot get distracted by infighting, but determine to march forward towards a common goal. We must remember that which we are fighting for and keep our eyes fixed on the prize.
I am thankful to God for empowering followers of Jesus to stay the course. I’m so grateful for men and women, boys and girls who serve Christ, no matter the consequences. I also want to encou…