by Ben | Sep 12, 2019 | Finding Truth
“O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant.” (Nehemiah 1:11) How many times have we felt as the faithful Old Testament nobleman Nehemiah and found ourselves on our knees “beseeching” the Lord in...
by Katie P | Sep 10, 2019 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
I love to read stories of prophets called of God and to watch them overcome their natural inadequacies and grow into men whom the Lord can truly work through. One of these prophets is Moses, and part of his story can be found in the book of Exodus. Raised by...
by Alison P | Sep 5, 2019 | Finding Happiness
It seems like a strange concept, doesn’t it? Let me tell what sparked my thoughts, then I’ll explain how they apply to a disciple’s life. Last night, I happened across a headline that caught my eye. Maybe you saw it, too. It advertised a 5-year-old piano...
by Alison P | Aug 22, 2019 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
In Mark 15, we read the heart-wrenching account of the Savior’s death. Verses 20-22 tell of the trip to Golgotha: 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. 21 And...
by Candace | Aug 16, 2019 | Finding Happiness
Filling the well within us is an interesting concept. Some people take it to the extreme; others don’t do it all. Like everything else Jesus Christ taught us, balance is critical to being a worthwhile servant of God. In an interaction with Mary and...
by Nanette ONeal | Aug 2, 2019 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Anyone who’s ever enjoyed an aerobic step class knows the intensity is amazing and the workout is exhilarating. People come to class from all walks of life. Many don’t even know each other’s names or even what they do for a living. But when it comes time to step, they...