By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare (Proverbs 15:1, NLT). Friend to Friend It had been one of “those” mornings and I was behind schedule in preparing to teach the women’s Tuesday morning Bible study at our church. I am fairly certain I

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. (Daniel 6:10b, NLT) Friend to Friend The mug in my hand was filled with warm, dark roasted incentive. I cozied in on my favorite couch corner, breathing in

By Sharon Jaynes− Today‘s Truth [Jesus said to the woman] “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering” (Mark 5:34 NIV). Friend to Friend When we read the story of Jesus healing the woman who had been bleeding for 12 years in Mark

By Jennifer Kennedy Dean− Today’s Truth So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them (Matthew 6:31-32, NIV). Friend To Friend Prayer is

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” (Luke 5:24) Friend to Friend I love Scripture’s account of when Jesus healed a paralyzed man. Those of us who grew up in Sunday school know it

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37, NIV). Friend to Friend Forgiving someone who has hurt me or someone I love is hard. I want to

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin” (John 8:11 NIV). Friend to Friend Remember the story of the woman caught in adultery recorded in John 8:1-11? If you aren’t familiar with it, stop right now and

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