Christmas Is Wonderful–and Christmas Is Hard
This year, let’s slow down amid the frenzy of the Christmas season, seek the quiet light of God’s presence, and rediscover the peace and wonder of Christ’s birth.
Devotion
Count Your Blessings
In these times of trouble and tribulation, with all that’s happening in the world today, it’s easy to succumb to a spirit of hopelessness, despair, and grief — for the deceived, lost and perishing people around us, and yes, even for ourselves.
’tis the Season
Even in the holiday and seasonal blues, God offers comfort, practical hope, and the steady promise of His unfailing presence.
Thankful in All Things
On your mark, get set, GO! But before the holiday frenzy gets cranked up, let’s pause to give thanks.
The Old Lie: A U.S. Combat Veteran Reflects on Empire
The old lie will always sound poetic. It always has. But maybe, this Veterans Day, we can start telling a new truth: The most noble act of service isn’t dying for empire — it’s living for liberty, for truth, and for the people God entrusted us to protect.
A ThanksGathering
Each Veterans Day weekend, a gathering of Army friends–bound by service, stories, laughter, and tradition–reminds us that shared rituals and gratitude knit together the history and heart of every community.
Finding Light in a Spiritual Fog
Even in spiritual fog, the Holy Spirit remains–calling us to trust, to stay in His word, and to keep walking until His light returns.
Unanswered Prayers
When God seems silent and our prayers go unanswered, it’s not indifference but an invitation to trust His greater plan.
Worshipping Golden Calves
In the Old Testament, before Moses could come down from his meeting with God on Mount Sinai, the Israelites returned to idol worship. We know better than that today! Or do we?
January Is Coming
The older I get, the faster time seems to speed past. Living here in Wisconsin, we value our spring, summer and even our fall months very highly. Because we know January is coming. There’s no stopping it.
My Family Grieves for Bud This Week
I am staunchly pro-life, yet I chose to end the life of our beloved dog. I found myself nagged by the question: Was I doing the right thing?
The Faith of a Mustard Seed?
Jesus tells us that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing is impossible. But if nothing happens when we pray, is our faith not strong enough?
Teach Us How to Pray
Do you know that you should pray, but you don’t get around to it as often as you ought to? Do you have trouble staying focused when you pray? Try these tips!
Donald J. Trump: “On September 10th Charlie Kirk became immortal, an evangelical for liberty.”
Mrs. Erika Kirk said “After Charlie’s murder we didn’t see violence, we didn’t see rioting, we saw revival.” “My husband Charlie wanted to save young men just like the man who took his life. That young man, I forgive him.”
The War on Masculinity: What the Data Really Shows
For decades, we’ve been told that masculinity is a problem to be solved, a threat to be managed, or a relic of the past to be discarded. But when you step back and look at the research—it paints a different picture.
Why Do We Believe?
Those who are Christians have already made the decision to trust God, at least on some level. Today’s article outlines six reasons to trust God.
Cliffe Knechtle: The Evangelist Who Refuses to Duck the Hard Questions
For more than forty-five years, Cliffe Knechtle has been doing something most people would never dream of: standing in the middle of college campuses, Bible in hand, daring anyone and everyone to step up and ask him their toughest questions about God. And students do — in droves.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Have you ever been moved by a piece of music? Has a gorgeous sunset brought tears to your eyes? Have you ever been overwhelmed by the glory of God?
Letting Your Leaves Fall
While the trees are letting go of their leaves, maybe there are things that we need to let go of, too.
When the Pipes Burst
Life’s burst-pipe moments may feel overwhelming, but God promises His steady presence and restoration through them.