From Our Hearts

I love the tender heart of the shepherd that Jesus describes in Luke 15. When one of his 100 sheep was missing, he left the 99 and went looking for the one that was lost (verses 3-6). God...

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after the crucifixion on Good Friday. It is the most important date on the Christian calendar. The sacrifice made by Jesus Christ, the son of God, is beyond...

Isaiah, one of the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, gave many predictions of the coming Messiah. God's plan of redemption is one that is likely familiar to you, as it is often quoted during the...

Do you know the one-word theme of the book of Ruth? Learn about the main points, the key characters, and simple & personal applications for spiritual growth and daily living from Ruth.

Most of us have no problem memorizing the lyrics to our favorite songs. Sometimes we know them so well, or they're so deeply ingrained in our minds, that they get stuck in our heads. The moment certain songs come on...

Are you staring into a seemingly impossible day? One winter when my daughter Katherine lived in New York, where winters are brutal, she stepped into what she thought would be a “normal” day. She dropped her children off at school and returned home to...

Joshua 2 was the subject of a Sunday School class I taught and remember vividly. It stands out to me because this chapter features the life of Rahab and gives us a picture of transforming faith. I wanted to pass on these exciting truths of how...

Becoming an empty nester presents many unexpected challenges, especially when we are used to having a home bustling with children. For years, our calendar was marked with...

Over the last year, parents have certainly experienced the challenge to rise to a new level with their children where their education is concerned. Our little ones have been taught...

Have you and your husband ever had a wake-up call in your relationship? Have you experienced that sobering moment when you realized you are no longer the same couple you were in the dating and newlywed years? One day, you and your spouse-to-be were...

Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, and the daughter of Amran and Jochebed. She is one of seven major prophetess' in the Bible. The first time we meet Miriam in the Bible she is just a young child. Her mother...

So often we struggle with God and postpone our submission. Let's take a quick look at and learn from the way Mary submitted to God.