May the Lord richly bless your day and your way as you celebrate today! For those for whom this day is not a day of joy, but a day of trial and sorrow our prayers…
By Ruth Wood Weddings. What a tangle of emotions in the midst of stress, smiles, tears, and joy! In the days after our youngest son got married, I couldn’t help but also think about the greatest wedding yet to come…
By Ann O’Malley “Are you happy?” asked my friend. It seemed like an odd question coming from a Christian, so I hesitated before answering it. I was going through a difficult trial at the time. Shouldn’t she be asking me,…
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. {very present help, abundantly available help, very ready help, well-proved help – other translations} Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way, and the mountains fall into…
Many years ago as a very young believer, I asked God to be made like Jesus. I wanted to understand Him; to become as loving and understanding as He, not realizing that this might involve some difficult and even painful…