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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...

How to Pray

Written by Mike Bennett

Praying can feel unnatural, or you might worry whether you are doing it right. Even Jesus Christ’s disciples weren’t exactly sure how to pray, so they asked Him. Here are some answers from...

3 Tips for Dealing With Hypocrites

Written by Jeremy Lallier

Hypocrisy is a tricky subject—it’s difficult to be sure of and even harder to know how to handle. Here are some tips for dealing with it in a positive way. You know...