By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Faithful are the wounds of a friend (Proverbs 27:6). Friend to Friend A certain expert guide lived in the deserts of Arabia. He was known for his tracking skills. He never lost his way. The secret of his success could be found in the fact

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth  Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me (Revelation 3:20 NIV). Friend to Friend Have you ever wondered why God continues

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful (John 15:2, NIV). Friend To Friend Our room had a small balcony that overlooked the swimming pool.

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand (Psalm 40:1-2, NIV). Friend

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth My lover spoke and said to me, “Arise my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me (Song of Songs 2:10 NIV). Friend to Friend I was in college when I first eyed my husband. He was sitting on the floor at a friend’s Bible

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom (Psalm 90:12, NLT). Friend to Friend I once read an African proverb, “Lord Jesus, make my heart sit down.” The first time I read those words, I immediately thought

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God”

By Arlene Pellicane− Today’s Truth Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10, NIV). Friend to Friend What does it mean to be still? Being still means to abstain from motion, to utter no

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). Friend to Friend

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love.” (Psalm 62:11-12). Friend to Friend In the summer of 2002, Shira and Joey Arnold were delighted to learn that they were expecting their

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). Friend to Friend A father was trying to take his Sunday afternoon nap but having little success because his young son kept waking

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. (1 Timothy 6:15b-16) Friend to

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you (Jeremiah 1:5, NCV). Friend to Friend Beginnings are very important. In fact, the place of origin has much to do with the quality of the journey as well as the final destination. My journey

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,” (Romans 8:28 NIV). Friend to Friend I love Romans 8:28. Now, let me be honest…sometimes I don’t. When I am

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth                 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since He had the same temptations we do, though He never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive His mercy and to

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Friend to Friend “Why, LORD? Why me?” I’ve said that a time or

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25 NIV) Friend to Friend One day Jesus was walking down the dusty road of Jerusalem and came upon a blind man sitting by the road. Jesus spat in the dust, made