It’s a Great Day for a Clean House
Matthew 21:10–17; Mark 11:15–18; Luke 19:45–48 I recall some years ago taking my son with me as I made a house call to someone who had recently visited the church. During the drive, a discussion about God’s forgiveness came up. My so...
The Day Hope Rode into Town
Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 1:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John 12:12–19 When I think about hope, many things come to mind. One is when I was around 8 years old and growing up in rural North Carolina. I come from a large family by today’s standard...
Passion Week Devotional
“Passion Week,” also known as “Holy Week,” refers to the time period from what we call “Palm Sunday” (the day of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem) through “Easter Sunday” (also called “Resurrection Sunday,” t...
Is Your Faith Real?
Has there ever been a time that you doubted your salvation? Have you ever wondered: “Did I say the right words… Did I pray the right prayer… Was I sincere enough?” I asked the Lord to come into my heart at the age of 15 in the fa...
Top 5 Reasons Your Child Should Attend Day Camp!
Fantastically Friendly Our professional staff provides campers with a positive environment. We ensure personal care and attention with 1 Counselor to every 4 Campers! Counselors demonstrate sincere care for your child because they love b...
The Power of the Tongue
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21. A Tale of Two Frogs The story goes that several frogs were hopping contentedly through the woods, going about their froggy ...
Meet Circle
Did you know? Teens have seen or been exposed to:* Among boys, on average the first exposure to pornography is at age 12. Seventy-one percent of teens hide online behavior from their parents. Among teens in the age 16–17 group, 2...
From Drug Dealer to Christian Dad
I Timothy 6:10 states, For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. This verse defines the early part of my life. I began...
Historic Iranian Nuclear Agreement
World powers have reached a deal with Iran. This agreement puts limits on Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions. Iranian President Rouhani said that the agreement has opened a new chapter ...
Restoring Love in the Blended Family
Many issues arise that are unique and exclusive to blended families. These distinctive challenges usually add extra stress to family relationships and often result in many different kinds of heartaches—outbursts of anger, resentment, j...
The Truth About Heaven
“Heaven is for Real” is a book and movie about a little boy’s supposed trip to heaven. The book has sold over 10 million copies. A 4-year-old boy went to the hospital in Nebraska to have his appendix removed. When he awoke from sur...