By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, NIV). Friend to Friend In 1804, the British ship

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20, NIV) Friend to Friend When my son, Preston, was in sixth grade he

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. (Psalm 57:2, ESV) Friend to Friend My heart plays ping-pong. It shifts focus from one affection to another faster than you can say, “Squirrel!” I have never been diagnosed with

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe. Ready to sing, ready to raise a tune: “Wake up, soul! Wake up, harp! Wake up, lute! Wake up, you sleepyhead sun!” (Psalm 57:7-8 MSG) Friend to Friend I sat on my porch with my Bible in

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21). Friend to Friend Hudson is only three years old, but he is already beginning to grasp the concept of accountability. Somewhere in his little heart, Hudson understands the truth that he needs someone to

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth “She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13, NIV Friend to Friend Have you ever felt lonely, scared, angry, confused and

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:13 NIV). Friend to Friend Trish Campbell’s life was bursting with promise. It was Friday, June 27, and her son, Wayne, was home from Camden South Carolina Military Academy. The 16-year-old cadet had just received his driver’s license

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:8-9). Friend to Friend When

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine (Isaiah 43:1 esv). Friend to Friend “Daddy,” I whispered. “Don’t you know who I am?” There have been several people in my life who never seem to remember my

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth For I know that my Redeemer lives. (Job 19:25a) Friend to Friend God’s redemptive grace can restore any life. In the beginning, at the very moment that rebellion collided with perfection and invaded the hearts of humanity, God set in motion a plan of redemption.

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2 NIV).    Friend to Friend I met my

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. (Psalm 62:5, NIV) Friend to Friend As we drove through the scenic mountains of North Carolina, I could feel my soul begin to settle and my spirit grow quiet. It was a welcome

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14 NIV). Friend to Friend I don’t find amusement parks very amusing. The lines are long, the rides make me queasy,

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the LORD. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. (Isaiah 55:8) Friend to Friend I want every blessing God has for me. I know you feel the same way. God is not a heavenly

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. (1 John 3:1) Friend to Friend I am the middle child of five born to my parents in eight short years. Our

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1, NIV) Friend to Friend I simply could not take it any longer. The list of impossibilities had grown too long. Usually I could make things happen.