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Four Enemies of Faith

Written by Debbie Pennington

Four common issues can stall or stagnate our trust in God if we’re not careful. Tending a little toward the geeky and analytical side, I typically enjoy scriptures that show a pattern. Four...

Communication Advice, Circa 1857

Written by Larry Greider

The field of communication has changed drastically in the last 150 years. But how much have communication best practices really changed? Getting through to people has always been a challenge. The...

The Rain, the Winds and the Floods

Written by Janel Johnson

Jesus’ parable can help us find perspective in life’s trials. It’s been a day much like any other—not enough hours to accomplish all that is necessary, rushing to meet deadlines, working to...

Run to Obtain the Prize: Take All of the Spiritual Exercises Seriously

Written by Ellen Buchanan

While reminiscing about my years on the high school track team, a specific memory of a monotonous exercise brought to light the danger of ignoring spiritual exercises. Some of my most treasured...

The Complaint-Free Challenge

Written by Debbie Pennington

They say it takes 21 consecutive days to create a new habit. It’s the consecutive part that can be a real challenge, but I’m determined. The book: A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen. The...

Special Treasures of God

Written by Karen Meeker

A group of friends share reflections on what they value about God and His place in their lives. Question: Would you share one thing that you know about God that you consider a special...

Eating Healthy

Written by Ron Kelley

Why do I choose fried chicken over vegetables? Are there implications for the life choices that promise satisfaction but leave us spiritually empty? While browsing the Internet this morning, I...

Is Anything Too Hard for God?

Written by Jason Hyde

There is quite a bit of bad news in the world these days. Destructive storms, earthquakes and other “natural” events fill much of the news reports. Meanwhile, man-made strife and conflict continue...

A Lesson in Longsuffering

Written by Becky Bennett

Ever give your sleeping spouse a slight nudge to make him turn over and breathe a bit more quietly? I have too—but I won’t anymore, now that I know what a real snorer I am myself! I snore. I...