I Am the Vine
“I am the vine and you are the branches,” is a familiar scripture. What does it mean to be a part of the vine? And what does it mean to “remain” in the vine?
Teresa Ford
An Old Easter Story
When we were growing up, my brother and I never got Easter baskets. Easter meant going to church and getting new Easter clothes. Our parents (actually, we just blame Mom–sorry, Mom) wanted to instill in us that Easter was not about rabbits or chocolate eggs, but rather about the resurrection of Jesus.
Hosanna! Save Us, Please!
It’s Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday, a day of celebration! But why do we celebrate the soon-to-take-place Crucifixion of our Lord?
Spring Has Sprung!
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!
A Redemption Story
One of the most beautiful short stories ever written, The Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message.
Walking to Jerusalem
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was thinking as he headed to Jerusalem for what would be His final Passover? He knew where he was going, he knew why he was going, and he knew what would happen. And because of you and me, He did it anyway.
Road Trip!
When you decide to take a road trip, how do you prepare? Are you a list-maker or a risk taker? Just over 2000 years ago, Jesus was preparing for the greatest road trip of all time.
Incline Our Hearts to Wisdom
King Solomon was one of the wisest men to ever walk the earth. Does his advice still hold true for us today?
Keep Me From Stumbling
What does the Bible have to say about sickness and healing? Actually, a whole lot!
Life Isn’t Always Fair
Since the day that Adam and Eve got kicked out of Eden, life hasn’t been fair. Will there every be an end to our suffering?
Feeling the Love
Do you look forward to Valentine’s Day, or do you try to ignore that it exists? There’s plenty of love out there for everybody.
Isaiah Says
Isaiah is a difficult book to read and understand. What can we learn from Isaiah’s prophecies that is relevant to us today?
Under the Shelter of His Wings
Trusting God doesn’t mean that life will be smooth sailing. But we can trust God to be with us even in our worst days and to shelter us with His loving arms.
God Bless America
Is a second Trump presidency the answer? I have no idea. But I believe in an omniscient, miracle-working God, the same God who raised a flawed Samson to further His plan.
The Gate of the Year
It’s still January, and even though we’re “resting in the Lord” (Psalm 37:7), we may still need inspiration to make it until Spring.
The January Yuck
January–the worst month of the year. Christmas is still 11 months away, and the skies are cloudy all day.
God Keeps His Resolutions
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you keep them? If you do, you’re in the minority. But God keeps all of His resolutions. You can count on it!
While You Were Sleeping
It’s almost Christmas. Stop rushing. Take a deep breath. Allow yourself to slow down and remember what the season is about.
Christmas–A Little Bit More
The Grinch was right! Christmas doesn’t come from a store. It comes from focusing on the reason that we celebrate.
O Holy Night
The popular Christmas song, O Holy Night, was once declared “unfit for church services” in France! It was later embraced by the American abolitionist movement and it continues to be one of the best-loved songs of the season.