By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. (Isaiah 55:6) Friend to Friend Four years ago we installed a new bathroom sink in our downstairs powder room. While I love the way it looks, I have not loved
By Mary Southerland Today’s Truth I’m sure you have heard about the Good News for the people of Israel – that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all (Acts 10:36, NLT). Friend to Friend I love the story of the little girl who was
By Melissa Spoelstra— Today’s Truth And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8, NLT). Friend to Friend Have you ever
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. (Nehemiah 1:3, NIV) Friend to Friend Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of a land far from his home. (Which means he held a trusted position that allowed him
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors. We are well known, but we are treated as unknown. We live close to death, but here we are, still
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8 NIV). Friend to Friend Did you know the devil wants to sneak up on you? He prowls around like a lion just looking
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” (Acts 9:3-4) Friend to Friend He had no idea that he
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Have I not commanded you be strong and courageous,” God encouraged Joshua. “Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged. For I the Lord am with you wherever you may go” (Josh. 1:9). Friend to Friend How do you react to fear of the unknown
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25, NIV) Friend to Friend I pretty much have a black thumb. Charcoal, even. I like plants and genuinely try to keep them healthy and thriving, but fail at it a lot more
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1 NIV) Friend to Friend I became a Christian when I was a teenager. But even after I made a commitment to follow Christ, feelings
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Therefore encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Friend to Friend The red bird gently landed on the tree branch in front of the kitchen window. Carla gasped when the bird first appeared. But then a smile slowly spread across her
By Rachel Wojo— Today’s Truth Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:8, NIV). Friend to Friend The days drudged on after my mama died from cancer. In only 6 short months, her diagnosis had flipped, and
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Abide in me, and I in you. (John 15:4a) Friend to Friend The first time I went to a drive-in theatre I was about six years old…in first grade. The motion pictures on the reel that night were not just exciting – they were epic.
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him (Psalm 62:5). Friend to Friend I could tell it was going to be another long night. I could not sleep. I prayed. I tossed and turned for what seemed like hours. But a quick glance
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. (Isaiah 40:31) Friend to Friend A friend of ours has struggled with heart problems for years. He has gone through seasons of wellness and seasons of strain. Recently, his health challenges moved from the back
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name (Isaiah 45:3). Friend to Friend Children are wonderfully different. When our son Jered
By Melissa Spoelstra— Today’s Truth The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV) Friend to Friend As I walked into the pink and purple bedroom to tuck in my
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast (1 Peter 5:10, NIV). Friend to Friend The sounds of voices in the distance crept through my
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other” (Romans 12:9-10 NLT). Friend to Friend Carley and Dan are a couple who
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