Our scripture for the Daily Devotional today is taken from Psalms 42: 1-11. Does your heart yearn and ache to be in the presence of God? Do you take any and every chance to speak to and...

Our scripture for the Daily Devotional today is taken from 1 John 3: 2-10. Do you abide in Jesus? We are called by Jesus to abide in God and be connected to God. As a branch is joined...

A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down (Proverbs 14:1, NIV) Friend to Friend In the past, whenever I’ve read the above verse, I’ve always thought of it...

He drew me out of deep waters … he rescued me because he delighted in me. (Psalm 18:16-19) Friend to Friend Debbie was a pastor’s wife who felt worthless for years. She was verbally abused and emotionally...

He (God) is so rich in kindness that he purchased our freedom through the blood of His Son, and our sins are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7, NLT). Friend to Friend The holidays have a way of resurrecting old...

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). Friend to Friend As a high school junior, I decided it was...

Today’s Truth  “Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV) Friend to Friend I want to rescue him. That’s what I thought on school field day, as I...

Today’s Truth  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.  (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV)    ...

Today’s Truth Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. (Luke 3:11) Friend to Friend Luke 3 tells the story of John the...

Today’s Truth “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 188:24 NIV) Friend to Friend It was just a quick check-up at the doctor’s office…or at least that’s...

Today’s Truth Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and...

Today’s Truth The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) Friend to Friend The gap between knowing I need God’s rest and responsively living it out can be...