The Crown of Thorns
The son of God brought life on Earth through death. He took upon a crown of thorns to bring salvation to humanity.
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Don Martin
Bountifully Supplied to Exist, Live, & Magnify Christ
In New Jerusalem the river of water of life flows from the throne and brings the tree of life. The river and the tree are our life supply to live and glorify God for eternity. Today is the same—the…
2 min readSharon Jaynes
Healing Your Heart When It’s Been Rubbed Raw
Three weeks ago, I wrote about forgiveness. Let’s go there one more time and see how we’re doing.One day I received an e-mail from a woman who was still bitter over a statement her husband made to her cousin ten years ago. She and her husband were preparing to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, and she was dreading it because of his careless words a decade before. She wrote, “Please pray that God mends this title [sic] piece of my heart that has fallen to the ground.”
6 min readDonna Bucher
Serenity in the Storm
This week, be encouraged by my sweet friend, Tammy Kennington, as she shares 4 biblical principles which lead to serenity in the storm.
5 min readDenise Kohlmeyer
JESUS: OUR PERFECT SYMPATHIZER
The devotion for today is from "The Ruler of the Waves," a pamphlet by R.C. Ryle. I am currently reading this and much of what Ryle says strikes near and dear to my heart. I think his words are more apropos than what I could say to you today. "I find a deep mine of comfort in this thought, that Jesus is perfect Man no less than perfect God. He in whom I am told by Scripture to trust is not only a great High Priest, but a feeling High Priest. He is not only a powerful Saviour, but a sympathizing
3 min readElizabeth Prata
Kid story- Childlike joy in small things
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo The cafeteria is crowded with first and second graders when I am on duty there. It is full, and it is loud. VERY loud. It has to be, with nearly 200 children talking…
3 min readChrys Jones
Obey God Fully (Exo. 4:18-31)
Discover the power of obedience and overcoming fear through the story of Moses in Exodus 4. Reflect on the lessons learned from children's perspectives on tasks and the faithfulness of God. Explore practical questions for personal growth and find inspirat
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Revive Our Hearts
10 Gifts to Give a Family Walking through Cancer
How soft socks and peppermint tea can communicate God’s grace.
12 min readDamon J. Gray
Visit is Not a Social Call
Early in the life of the church, there was confusion and ignorance regarding whether Gentiles were required to adhere to Jewish Law and custom upon becoming Christ followers. This debate led to what is called “The Jerusalem Council” we read of in Acts 15. In that council, following a presentation from the apostles Barnabus and…
3 min readRich Vega
Pilgrims Perspective
The warmth of love can only be kindled in the heart by God’s Spirit. How marvelous that when we had rebelled against Him, He would by a display of such amazing love seek to draw us back. We w…
1 min readMary-Ann Oyejobi
Parents don’t let guilt overtake you.
Good day beautiful people, I hope that this post meets you well? Today’s write-up is going to be very short, but I pray that the words in this post will be a blessing to you and your family. The Ho…
5 min readPaula Short
Kindness— A Small Act, a Big Difference
|Kindness— A Simple Act with a Big Impact| Okay, so it’s nothing new that our world is chaotic and demanding; getting caught up in our uncertainties and perplexities is easy. We may lose sight of t…
3 min readAmy Lively
How Not to Love Your Neighbor - Amy Lively
After a twenty year hiatus, I returned to Jesus wholeheartedly. After two decades walking without Him, I was all into The Greatest Commandment.
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What to leave in what to leave out
By Elizabeth Prata People accuse Christians of having “blind faith.” They charge Christians of being “dumb” or a “robot”. This is not so. The Bible is evidential…
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The Gift – How Much More?
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?– Romans 8:31-32, NIV-1983 There are times I read scripture,…
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