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Godly Leaders Are First Followers

Written by Debbie Pierce

Everyone follows someone. Sometimes we do that willingly, sometimes begrudgingly. But we all follow. Why is following an important part of leading? Countless books, workshops and programs...

Bible Reading Programs 2016, 2017 and 2018

Written by Susan Scott Smith

The 2018 Bible Reading Program has begun. Here are some lessons I learned from the past two years and a preview of this coming year of readings. Just when I think, “Whew, I made it...

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Written by Judy Swanson

How many times do we use such excuses to justify our behavior? Some may remember Flip Wilson on the Ed Sullivan Show many years ago when he gave a short satire of a wife coming home with a...

She Found Gold!

Written by Bruce Gore

A conversation with one of our granddaughters made a big impression on us. She found wisdom far beyond her years. A few evenings ago, my wife and I called the home of one of our grown...

Watch Your Step!

Written by Aaron Hilgen

God wants us to stay on His path. Satan tries to lure us off that path. Do you have what it takes to stay on it? Imagine jogging up a rugged trail. The path is narrow, winding and uneven....

Stay on the Road

Written by Andrea West

An experience from my childhood demonstrates the importance of living and staying in the true way of God. My parents were storytellers. They frequently told us stories from their...

Is It Okay to Compromise?

Written by Kendrick Diaz

We all face issues in life where we have to choose between obedience to God or compromise. How should we handle these difficult times? God’s way of life can be hard. Jesus Christ,...

A Guiding Light

Written by Tatiana Meeker

If you have ever experienced complete darkness, you know how disconcerting it can be. Life can be like that, until you reach for the light. Imagine being hundreds of feet...

What I Learned From Hurricane Harvey

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Hurricane season is upon us. How does preparation for a hurricane translate into the impetus to prepare for spiritual trials? On Aug. 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas and...