By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of His body, the church (Ephesians 4:15, NLT). Friend to Friend With a twinkle in his eye, our seven-year-old grandson said, “Mimi, do you want

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. (2 Corinthians 7:1, NIV) Friend to Friend As I sat in the dentist chair, I considered the state of my

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze” (Isaiah 43:2 NIV).

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them (James 4:17, NIV). Friend to Friend I was in a hurry. It was Wednesday, and I had several errands to run before heading to the church

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s sons” (2 Samuel 9:11 NIV). Friend to Friend Who in the world is Mephibosheth and what possessed his momma to give him such a name? Well, I can’t answer the second question, but I

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Now as they went on their way, He (Jesus) entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what He was saying. But Martha was

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (Philippians 3:12) Friend To Friend The year was 2008. The race started out like any other race: runners at the starting line, fans in the stands, excitement and anticipation

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody…written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Corinthians 3:2-3 NIV) Friend to Friend I received

By Lisa Whittle− Today’s Truth Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.” (Psalm 142:5, NLT) Friend to Friend Most of our life is spent grasping at things to help make us stronger, cure our

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV). Friend to Friend I want to know God’s will for my life. Don’t you? However

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do

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 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 Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth “Long ago the Lord said to Israel: ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.’” (Jeremiah 31:3, NLT) Friend to Friend When our kids were younger, we had gathered as a family around the

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 19:2 NIV). Friend to Friend I believe that God, our Father, understands a woman’s desire to have close friends. He made us that way.

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10, NIV). Friend to Friend It is totally true that we have to learn to get still and quiet in order to hear from God. This is why God tells us in the Psalms:             “Be

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations… (1 Samuel 8:19-20a) Friend to Friend It is spring break and we are home. Facebook posts from friends are

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up…A cord of