Making Time for a Stranger By Hannah Harrison “I’m running out of time to shop,” a frantic shopper said. Christmas season is in full swing. And yes, the shopper was right, we have a limited amount of time to prepare. But during the hustle and bustle, it seems that we're…
The Lamp of Life By Joseph Parker "Your Word is a Lamp to my feet, and a Light to my path" - (Psa. 119:105). “For best results, follow the instructions of the manufacturer.” These are words we often find in the instruction manual that comes with an item purchased that…
Transforming a Weakness By Dr. John Oswalt Wesley Biblical Seminary President Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But– “When God our Savior revealed his kindness…
Missing the Mark on Perfect Love By Jonathan Lewis In 1 Corinthians 13—the famous Love Chapter—the Apostle Paul tells us many things about what love is, what it does, and what it doesn’t do. Most of us love our families deeply. We would do virtually anything for our spouse and…
Becoming Aware Means You Care By Hannah Harrison “I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves” (Harriet Tubman). At the age of 12, Harriet Tubman had her first encounter with injustice and took a stance against it. Most know…
A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart By Hannah Harrison Thanksgiving is here and it brings me conviction. Today, as I looked at the “I’m thankful” posts from friends and family, I realized how I forget to thank God for the daily blessings I receive. The Bible teaches us to…
The Table (A Story For Thanksgiving) By Dr. Mike Murphy She rubbed her hand gently across the grain, feeling every crevice of the oak boards. As she looked across the table, she could see the mess that awaited her. A table filled with semi-empty bowls and partially cleaned plates. A…
Only One Thing Can Satisfy You By Jordan Chamblee My wife and I recently finished moving into our new home. I remember watching the progress daily as it was being built, a plastic-wrapped structure with open holes instead of windows and doors. Sometimes we'd walk through the interior, daydreaming about…
Pornography in Light of Psalm 32 By Wil Addison The Bible does not tell us explicitly the situation surrounding Psalm 32:3-5, but there is a lot of wisdom and understanding to be gained in the application of acknowledging, confessing, repenting, and receiving forgiveness regarding sin and transgressions. In light of…
Stop The World And Let Me Off By Grant Phillips Depression is an ugly beast that rides on the backs of many people. It plays no favorites. Rich or poor, male or female, child or adult, it doesn’t matter. Everyone, sooner or later, smells its rancid breath. Some folks cope…