Jim and I celebrated one anniversary on the Big Island of Hawaii, which included a trip to the famous active Kilauea Volcano. We were told to arrive at the lava flow just before dark so that we could see the most active area of red-hot lava at night. We were also warned to bring flashlights […]
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because… your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Everyone has a hero or two. And an amazing thing about heroes is that most of them have hearts that serve. Joan of Arc loved God, served God, and fought valiantly as […]
If you’ve put off your quiet time with God lately, think of regular time in God’s Word like you do nutrition: It’s absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy life. It’s so easy to start your day planning to have a devotional time—a little later. Yet a little later never happens! Suddenly you’re off and running, because you failed to set aside […]
I love reading about the life of David in the Bible. I especially enjoy the part where he fought against Goliath, the giant. You see, David was just a shepherd boy. He spent his days out in the fields with sheep… but he also spent them with the Lord. He passed the lonely hours and […]
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You have a calling. Did you realize that? God’s first and highest calling on your life is to Himself. So seek to draw close to Him in all ways and seek His transforming love. What’s in your heart affects your behavior, and God asks that your actions represent your relationship with Him. The Bible says […]
There are many things we can do for our children-and teaching God’s Word is at the top of the list! If you love God and you’re a mother, find time in your busy schedule to teach God’s Word to your children. It will have value for salvation now and for eternity. Ruth Graham said of […]
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When my mother-in-law was seriously ill, my husband – her only son – was out of the country and unreachable. As I cared for her by the hour, I have to tell you – I was reaching deep into my reservoir! There just wasn’t time for my usual kind of quiet time with God. What […]
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What if you’re uncertain about an important decision you must make? How can you seek God’s input? Here are the four C’s you’ll find helpful for the times when you need guidance: Commands from the inspired Word of God. Competent and wise counselors. Circumstances and changing conditions. Conscience aided by the Holy Spirit. God can […]
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In the Bible, we first meet Aquila and Priscilla in Acts 18:2. The year is AD 50, and the city is Corinth: Paul “found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla… and he came to them. So, because he was of the same trade, […]
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Take a minute to read the account of Christ’s “Birth Announcement”: “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, […]