Christian Living
Big Brother
by Micah Messer Jesus was the oldest child in Joseph and Mary’s Nazarene home. He was the firstborn of the family. He was the big brother. Jesus had several siblings, four brothers and at least […]
Devotions
Christian Living
Are You Poor?
By Elaine Not everybody has a good job, or enough money to meet the needs. Not everybody is healthy or has a dependable car to drive, or even a home of their own. Are you […]
Christian Living
Extreme God
By: Mandy Hughett My God is an extreme God. My God can split the seas…can yours? My God can heal people…can yours? MY GOD can give you everlasting life…can YOURS? My God is a radical […]
Christian Living
Deity Becomes Humanity
by Micah Messer It is the greatest story ever told. It is the greatest event in the history of the universe, second only to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Time was literally divided between […]
Christian Living
Getting Along
by Darin Smith “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”–1 John 4:7 “I don’t love. I can’t. It […]
Devotions
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Devotional
by Robin Jennings Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven.” March winds. Robins on the front lawn. Budding trees. Excitement brewing in the fresh crisp air. Its […]
Devotions
Devotion: John 9:5
John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Today’s verse is the second of seven “I AM” statements made in the book of John. These statements are ONLY […]
Christian Living
Give Thanks
by Trisha Bridges Smith School work, dances, football games, volleyball games, band practice, school clubs, spirit week, homework….. Wait. Where is God in all of this? Have you stopped lately and just thanked God for […]
Bible Studies
Average Joes & Plain Janes
by Micah Messer Who would’ve thought a common peasant girl like Mary would be chosen for as mother of the Messiah? Who would’ve guessed a simple carpenter like Joseph would be chosen as the father […]
Devotions
Devotion: Luke 9:20
Luke 9:20 “But what about you?” He asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.” The name we are exploring today is the Messiah. Let’s start with a word study, as usual, […]
Devotions
Devotion: Exodus 3:14
Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you…’” This is the first time we see […]
Devotions
Devotion: Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Today’s name is not a name, but an attribute. We are […]
Devotions
Devotion: John 11:25
John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” Today’s verse is the fifth of seven of Jesus’s famous […]
Devotions
Devotion: Philippians 2:10
Philippians 2:10 …that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth… In reading today’s verse you might be wondering what name we are studying. Today […]
Devotions
Devotion: Proverbs 18:10
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Back to the Old Testament we go today, where we see the name of the Lord […]