Reflect on God’s Word Ludwig van Beethoven stood facing the orchestra as the last notes of his Symphony no. 9 faded away. After it was over, he continued to face ...
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. — Psalm 138:8 NKJV You will easily recognize Peter when you get to Heaven,” the speaker said with a smile. “He’s the ...
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and He will appear ...
When you’re lost in the dark caverns of loneliness, it’s easy to believe that you are alone and will always be alone, that you will always strain your eyes looking ...
Editor’s note: Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Enjoy this excerpt of Contemplating the Cross as we turn our hearts toward reflection on Jesus’ gift of His ...
While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they ...
I was once at a conference doing a question-and-answer session when someone asked, “How do you grow close to God?” Great question. Possible answers swirled about in my mind. I ...
Do you ever feel called to more? We live in a culture of more — more promotions, money, square feet, clothes, vacations, followers. But have you noticed how even when ...
When Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson crudely mocked Congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw because of his eye patch and flippantly remarked, “I know he lost his eye in the war or ...
Summer beckons with the lawn hose, water balloons, and water guns at our house of six boys. It beckons with roasted marshmallows, with bike rides, and backyard baseball. But for ...
Editor’s note: Are you pregnant? Or waiting for a grandchild? Praise the Lord! What a wonderful time! During this season of growth, you can also grow spiritually! Turn to God, ...
… whoever believes in Him shall not perish… — John 3:16 Team Hoyt consists of a father-son squad: Dick and Rick. They race. They race a lot. Sixty-four marathons. Two ...