By Michele Cushatt− Today’s Truth As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated (2 Chronicles 20:22, NIV). Friend to Friend They were surrounded, outnumbered. Anyone could see it was only a matter
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’(John 8:10, NIV) Friend to Friend A four-year-old girl was overheard reciting the Lord’s Prayer, “and forgive us our trash baskets, as we forgive those who pass trash against us.” When
By Logan Wolfram− Today’s Truth Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil (Proverbs 4:25–27, ESV).
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! (2 Corinthians 1:3). Friend to Friend Tears streamed down my face as I held our seven-year-old grandson, watching him sleep. “Mimi, please lay
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth The LORD has made the heavens His throne; from there He rules over everything (Psalm 103:19,NLT). Friend to Friend I don’t know about you, but my emotions have been all over the board about this upcoming Presidential election. It is so easy to fall into
By Kelly Balarie− Today’s Truth While He was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!’(Matthew 17:5) Friend to Friend It looked like an impossible task – a no
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth I will not forget you. Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:15-16, NASB) Friend to Friend Have you ever felt alone, scared, angry, confused, and hurt all at the same time? Ever felt like running away from a difficult
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth When Jesus saw her, He called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity’ (Luke 13:12). Friend to Friend Have you ever wondered if God even knows your name? Have you doubted His concern about what you are going
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. (Exodus 15:2) Friend to Friend Moses faced complicated challenges and circumstances. Born in a time when he, as a Hebrew baby, was supposed to have been killed, Moses was saved by God’s
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day
By Arlene Pellicane− Today’s Truth The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives (Psalm 37:23, NLT). Friend to Friend I stared at the pile of papers, unsure for the first time about how to complete them. It was the middle school registration
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. (Psalm 34:5) Friend to Friend If you’ve been around Christian believers for any length of time then you have probably heard people talking about their “life verse.” Having a life verse
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want (Philippians 4:12,
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth The prospect of the righteous is joy (Proverbs 10:28). Friend to Friend We all want to live a joy-filled life – right? But it seems that everyone has their own definition of joy and their own plan for how to experience joy. A pastor told
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. (Proverbs 31:17 NIV) Friend to Friend Many of us check off neatly penciled boxes. Some draw lines through the tasks we’ve finished. A select few of us even add things to our
By Tayler Beede− Today’s Truth Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4, NIV)
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth ‘We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,’ they answered. ‘Bring them here to me,’ He (Jesus) said. And He directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven,
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. (Acts 16:25, NIV) Friend to Friend Trials can lead us to a greater dependency on God and a deeper trust in His sovereignty if we
By Kathi Lipp− Today’s Truth Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then He said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions’ (Luke 12:14-15, NIV). Friend to Friend Oh,
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth I press on to lay hold of (grasp) and make my own, that for which Christ Jesus (the Messiah) has laid hold of me and made me His own (Philippians 3:12 AMPC). Friend to Friend Have you stepped out in faith—fully trusting in God, but
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