Between Shells
Hermit crabs must repeatedly leave an outgrown shell and risk being exposed to find a new one — a picture of trusting God rather than ourselves in life’s vulnerable in-between moments.
Teresa Ford
Intricately Woven
Just as a seashell is formed slowly, layer by layer, around a living creature, God patiently shapes us from the inside out into something strong and beautiful.
Joel’s Warning, Joel’s Promise
Joel’s prophecies of judgment, repentance, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit remind us that God disciplines those He loves to draw them back into relationship with Him.
The Dead Wood Needs to Go
A dead tree (and a battered Jeep) remind you that God, the gardener, prunes away what’s no longer alive in you so what’s fruitful can thrive.
Empty Airports
When life puts us in an unexpected holding pattern, we can trust that God is present and working—even when all we can see is an empty concourse and a flashing DELAYED sign.
Spiritual Dog Days
Even during the spiritual “dog days,” when our hearts feel weary and our motivation fades, God invites us to keep seeking Him and promises to renew our strength.
A Forecast You Can Believe
God pours out showers of grace and righteousness on His people, then sends us into the world to become a blessing to others.
You’re Here for a Reason: Lessons from Esther
God has placed you exactly where you are, at exactly this moment, with the gifts and opportunities you need to faithfully serve Him—for such a time as this.
Honest Enough?
A culture comfortable with white lies and half-truths challenges Christians to pursue the harder calling of speaking truth with both honesty and love.
Isaiah for Uncertain Times
The headlines can feel relentless. Conflict in the Middle East seems unending. We live in a post-9/11 world where threats feel constant, truth is debated, and morality often seems negotiable. Wars rage, leaders posture, and it doesn’t take much scrolling through the news to wonder if everything is coming apart. Perhaps that is why this …
Cling to Christ
When frustrations, disappointments, and sorrows arise, believers can cultivate the habit of turning first to prayer by intentionally placing reminders of God’s presence before their eyes and choosing, again and again, to cling to Christ.
Blessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord
As America marks 250 years of history, Christians can celebrate God’s blessings and our nation’s remarkable achievements while honestly confessing our failures and seeking renewed faithfulness to Christ.
The Hope of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes reminds us that while life is often unpredictable and temporary, true meaning is found in trusting God, receiving His gifts with gratitude, and recognizing that every season of life rests in His hands.
You Think It’s Hot Here?
If you think it’s hot this summer, think again. For some, the afterlife will be the hottest spot in the universe, whether they’re in Sheol, Gehenna, or Hades.
No Pain, No Gain
Like physical therapy, God’s discipline may be painful in the moment, but His loving correction and training ultimately bring healing, holiness, and spiritual strength.
Memorial Day: More than a Long Weekend
Memorial Day reminds Christians to honor those who sacrificed for earthly freedom while also remembering the eternal freedom purchased through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ.
With God’s Help—New Life
A faithful church grows not by human strength or pride, but by continually seeking God’s guidance and trusting Him to bring new life to both the congregation and the community.
Uninspired
Even in seasons of mental exhaustion and spiritual dryness, God remains faithful, offering rest, grace, and quiet strength to weary hearts.
Make a Joyful Noise!
Worship is the way that we show reverence, respect, and love for our God. And music is one of the wonderful ways that we can worship!