When You Have a New Body
In today’s Scripture we read, “The bodies we have now embarrass us, for they become sick and die; but they will be full of glory…
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Apr
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Mar
Little Acts of Faithfulness
Sometimes we think about Christians serving the Lord in difficult and dangerous places—doing extraordinary exploits for Him and bringing Him glory...
30
Mar
With Singing and Praise
Most of us spend quite a bit of time in our cars. But whether your commute is long or short, you still have all those trips to the store, soccer practice...
29
Mar
What Holy Week Can Teach Us about Disappointment
Seasons of disappointment challenge us to understand God's idea of "good," if we’ll but listen. For it so easy to praise God when times are good… but far more difficult when times are bad.
28
Mar
Be Aware of His Grace
I wish I could adequately describe what it’s like when I’m aware of the overwhelming presence and power of God’s grace in my life. It’s like “living above”...
27
Mar
Reveal What Should Be Pruned
The art of growing wildly productive tomato plants requires attentive daily care. Once the main branches are healthy and producing fruit, the wise...
27
Mar
Finding God’s Grace Amid a New Disability or Diagnosis
Not long ago, a distraught family member wrote a letter asking if I would please speak with a young man named Tommy who had just broken his neck body surfing. As I stared at the letter, I wept and shook my head, wondering what to say...
26
Mar
Even in the Darkness
Everyone ought to experience, at least once, a very deep cavern. Thousands of tourists do so every year, at places such as Carlsbad Caverns...
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Mar
We Are Called to Love like Jesus
Recently, a wonderful friend came to care for me when my husband, Ken, went on a fishing trip. Like anyone who has taken Ken’s place as my caregiver...
26
Feb
Winter Forest: From Scarlet Sin to Snow-White Grace
The color contrast in this verse fascinates me, and many times I have experimented with painting the sharp distinction of crimson against the unstained purity of white. Like coloring a dark red cardinal against fresh-fallen snow...