We often hear the phrase, “All good things must come to an end.” However, I believe that all good things must come to an end to make room for new good things to begin. The Lord’s lovingkindnesses are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23). Therefore, the path of the righteous shines ever brighter (Proverbs 4:18). Inwardly… Read More »

The people with whom Jesus walked and lived when He was on earth were like delegates for all of mankind. The many expressions of His love towards them are representative of His love for all of humanity. Any of us could have been a blind man He healed, a child He raised from the dead,… Read More »

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves striving to understand the “deeper” mysteries of Scripture. Yet, in this pursuit of the profound, we sometimes overlook the obvious, the clear and straightforward teachings that are right in front of us. For example, the instruction to give thanks in everything. This simple, unambiguous directive has… Read More »

Let us run with endurance the race set before us today. We cannot re-run yesterday’s race, nor can we run tomorrow’s race. We can only run one race at a time, and that race is today. We don’t run someone else’s race, but the one marked out for us. Nor do we run according to… Read More »

The Twilight Zone episode titled “Long Live Walter Jameson” tells the story of Walter Jameson, a history professor with an uncanny knowledge of historical events who doesn’t seem to age. His colleague, Professor Sam Kittridge, becomes suspicious of Walter’s ageless appearance and detailed historical knowledge. Upon investigation, he discovers that Walter is actually an immortal… Read More »

I’m not titling this anything, just putting it out there as something I personally want to express today. For me, it is a biblical fact that if my relationship with Christ doesn’t translate into greater love for others, something is either missing or wrongly understood. I can think of no clearer way to communicate this… Read More »

*Special Edition (Occasionally, we will be featuring other writers who are willing to share the view from their place as they journey with Christ). By Terri Nash Duncan My husband was always a very good cook, but I didn’t realize just how good until after we were married. I think he felt a little safer… Read More »

Who has it better than us? Tuesday reminders for believers, “even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have” (1 Peter 1:12). Why is the gospel “good news?” Through faith in Christ, you have been freed from the prison walls of sin that separated you from God. There is… Read More »

Growing closer to the Lord happens in the context of our everyday lives, especially as we seek to love others. Love, as God defines it, is often an intense spiritual battle: accepting others as He accepted us, forgiving as He forgave us, giving without expecting anything in return, and considering others more important than ourselves.… Read More »

In our walk with the Lord, we often find ourselves returning to the same scriptures, prayers, and practices. Yet, it is in these familiar places that the Lord often surprises us with relevant reminders, reassuring guidance, timely instruction and comforting reassurance. Just as the morning dew renews the earth, the Lord faithfully renews our spirit,… Read More »