From Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, wrapped in the love of God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.    May mercy, peace, and love be lavished on you!    Jude 1:1-2     We buy the perfect gift for a friend, but we don't...

I was talking with a friend the other day about life, and I found myself laughing. We were sharing some things that are going on in each other's lives, and I realized that the entire time we talked I had a smile on my face. I felt so happy, so full of joy. And I said...

"The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli.   In those days the Word of the Lord was rare, there were not many visions." I Sam. 3:1   I can't imagine living at a time in history when there was no Bible to turn to and yet God was silent.   I wonder if stories...

  Sometimes life can leave us feeling hurt, sad, confused, or even angry.   I'm so thankful God provided the perfect model of what kindness, compassion, and forgiveness look like.   Let's follow His lead today,   "Because Nice Matters."      Be kind to one another,...

It wasn't a normal place to have Bible study, but I couldn't wait to spend time with her again talking about God and the Bible. Tammy, an inmate who shared both my name and a life filled with loss, would be walking into the make-shirt church service soon; and I stood...

It's easy to feel defeated in life. Incurable Illness Death of a loved one Broken friendships Lost jobs Past Mistakes Failing marriages Unfair employers The list goes on and on as to why we may wake up and feel as if life has gotten the best of us. The devil thrives...

It's cozy under my blankets. My alarm begins to beep. I hear it fade in and out as I try to get comfortable on my pillow. But my clock, like a determined child, continues beeping until I finally sit up. I tap the snooze button a couple of times before giving in to the...