By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever (Psalm 23:6, NIV). Friend to Friend Life is...

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:30-31, NIV). Friend to Friend There’s a scene...

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Set me free from my prison that I might praise your name (Psalm 142:7a NIV). Friend to Friend When my brother was a teenager, my mother used to threaten him when he...

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16, NIV). Friend to Friend...

By Carole Towriss− Mareth tucked her sons closer to her side and considered the people surrounding the grave. Jerah had been respected, well-liked. A member of the guild of prophets, he had a stellar reputation. The men...

By Lynn Mosher− Would you ever think that something broken could be better, more beautiful, or more valuable? I came across this wonderful process used by the Japanese. Maybe you’ve seen if before. It’s called kintsugi (meaning...

By Robyn Besemann− When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see wrinkles around the eyes? Do you see tired eyes? Do you see yellowing teeth and tighter lips? Look again. Do you...

By Tammy Whitehurst– ‘Wait’ is a tough word to deal with in today’s busy world. I easily become overloaded, overburdened, and go overboard with busyness. I’ve often thought to myself that life would be perfect if bad...

By Dixie Diamanti– My prayer: “I’ve been in a slump Lord and wondering why I feel bored with my life and finally realizing the One I miss is You.  Interesting because I feel You with me all...

By Lynn Mosher− In the chill of the evening, they stroll to the Mount of Olives. Along the way, Jesus talks to the disciples, preparing them for the coming ordeal, and says, “All of you will be...