Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5, NIV).  Friend to Friend Cantaloupe may very well be my favorite food. When it...

A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down (Proverbs 14:1, NIV) Friend to Friend In the past, whenever I’ve read the above verse, I’ve always thought of it...

The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust in Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy” (Psalm 28:7).  Friend to Friend I love the story...

He drew me out of deep waters … he rescued me because he delighted in me. (Psalm 18:16-19) Friend to Friend Debbie was a pastor’s wife who felt worthless for years. She was verbally abused and emotionally...

“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—(1 Corinthians 2:9). Friend to Friend I hopped up on the...

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still (Exodus 14:14, NIV) Friend to Friend There’s nothing worse than believing God for victory, only to experience defeat. Recently, I prayed and prayed without any change. I praised...

He (God) is so rich in kindness that he purchased our freedom through the blood of His Son, and our sins are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7, NLT). Friend to Friend The holidays have a way of resurrecting old...

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle...

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him (2 Peter 3:14). Friend to Friend Did you know that you’ve got what...

I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Joshua 1:5, NIV) Friend to Friend The morning had been hectic and they were running late because the baby needed a last minute diaper change. Tara needed to get all...

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). Friend to Friend As a high school junior, I decided it was...

Today’s Truth  “Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV) Friend to Friend I want to rescue him. That’s what I thought on school field day, as I...

Today’s Truth  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.  (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV)    ...

Today’s Truth Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. (Luke 3:11) Friend to Friend Luke 3 tells the story of John the...

Today’s Truth “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 188:24 NIV) Friend to Friend It was just a quick check-up at the doctor’s office…or at least that’s...

Today’s Truth Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and...