(Anonymous submission) It’s likely that the title of this blog immediately put a tune in your head and caused you to add the words “in His hands” and maybe you even found yourself adding some hand motions. Millions of people have heard and sung “He’s Got the Whole World inContinue Reading
(Submitted anonymously) For those who are skeptical about church, or perhaps feel church is unnecessary, Ephesians reveals the vital purpose of the Church. As we read Ephesians we find that Paul explores the functions and responsibilities of the Church, including its role in the spiritual development of believers and theContinue Reading
By Aaron Igleheart As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, there is no doubt that love is on the minds of many. Everywhere we turn, shades of pinks and reds with hearts abound. While Cupid, chocolates, and roses might be the images most often connected with thoughts of love, there is aContinue Reading
Submitted anonymously How often have you found yourself knowing what you should do but not wanting to do it? I’m not talking about the laundry or the dishes here. I’m sure we can all think of times we’ve sat on the couch avoiding a chore or two. No, I’mContinue Reading
by Pastor Ken Floyd When a new year approaches, it is typically accompanied by a review and analysis of what transpired in the closing year and the anticipated challenges, opportunities, and outcomes of the approaching year. It is amazing how the change of one calendar page can produce suchContinue Reading
Nearly 6 in 10 evangelicals agree that God accepts the worship of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. But how does God answer the question? By Michael Wittmer According to the 2022 Lifeway Research State of Theology report, 97% of Americans with evangelical beliefs agree with the statement: “There is one trueContinue Reading
(anonymous submission) As the Christmas season approaches, many of us are thinking about gifts. Our thoughts might drift to what we can give as gifts and what gifts we might receive from others. Have you paused to think of the greatest gift we have each been given an opportunity toContinue Reading
Submitted by Kaylyn Garwood After the Lord freed His people from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites roamed the desert for 40 years, awaiting the Promised Land. When it was finally time for them to enter, they were given specific instructions for how to cross the Jordan River. In a wayContinue Reading
Submitted by Tim O’Neill I have been blessed with an amazing mother-in-law, Betty, who is now 93 years old. Betty has undoubtedly slowed down over the past twenty years, but at one time, she was a dynamo where neither I nor our kids could keep up with her on aContinue Reading
Submitted by Rochelle Scott Cancer…it was always in the back of my mind. My mom passed away at age 53, and my sister passed away at age 50, both with cancer. Although breast cancer was not on my radar, as they both had different types of cancer, God had aContinue Reading