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Hear the Applause of God

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 ...

Simon Peter

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 ...

10 Tips for Studying Your Bible

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. — Psalm 119:105 Studying the Bible will help us every day of our lives. You want ...

Can We Really Know There Is a Heaven?

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 ...

Fulfill Your Purpose

Then I heartd the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8 ...

You Are Never Alone

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 ...

Ash Wednesday - The Beginning of the End

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 ...

The Jesus Boat

  He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. ...

Capernaum – Following Jesus When You Doubt

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 ...

Growing Closer to God

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 ...

Called to Who (Before Do)

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 ...

Loving Others at Their Worst

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 ...

Play with Me

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 ...

The Wonder Within

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, ...

Gratitude Trumps Attitude

I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. — Psalm 7:17 Some days I ...

John 3:16 — God's Gracious Grip

… 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 ...

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