February 10, 2021 | Romans 5:12–21 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In the days before digital pictures, photographic negatives were common. A negative is an image where the light areas are reversed to appear dark, and the dark areas now become light. It creates a mirror of the photograph but is also its opposite. Through the […]
November 5, 2020 | Acts 4:23–36 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Many churches have a sign that promises visitors a “friendly church.” Unfortunately, newcomers who venture inside some churches may discover that the church members really only like the people they already know. A truly friendly church will care deeply for every person who enters the […]
ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS March 9, 2020 | Psalm 84 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” You may recognize this chorus from the popular worship song written by Matt Redman, but these lyrics actually originated in the Psalms. The sentiment is just as true today. […]
September 25, 2019 | Psalms 32–33 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In 2019, Time magazine ran an online poll asking participants, “What are your major sources of happiness?” The top four answers all involved relationships. Having and maintaining healthy relationships with children, friends, and family were considered key components of happiness for most people. Blessed is […]
THE ONE THING September 20, 2019 | Psalms 26–27 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue According to a recent study by Smart Growth America, pedestrian fatalities are at a 30-year high. The main reason for this increase is distracted driving. Most people believe they are pretty good at multitasking. We think we can text, talk on the […]