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

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7, NIV). Friend to Friend I have always loved giving gifts to my children – all kinds of gifts including hugs, kisses,

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “They overcame him [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11 NIV, 1985 ed.). Friend to Friend Have you ever wondered why Jesus kept the scars on His hands, feet, and side when He was resurrected from

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. (Psalm 86:11, NIV) Friend to Friend I had been out of town at an event. Gone just one night. While I was

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you,” (Hebrews 13:5 NLT). Friend to Friend A crisis of belief occurs for most of us during difficult situations. We know that God is all-powerful and could rescue, heal, or save us at any time. So

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised’ (Job 1:20-21). Friend to Friend Job

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. So why should I fear anyone? The Lord protects my life. So why should I be afraid? Evil people may try to destroy my body. My enemies and those who hate me attack me,

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border…” (1 Chronicles 4:10, ESV). Friend to Friend Years ago I worked with a woman in Nashville named Cindy. She was a no-nonsense publisher for a major music