Devotional

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they…

I believe that every Christian is called to be involved in discipleship in one way or another. It’s a responsibility for all believers regardless of what stage you’re in. The New Testament is filled with examples of discipling relationships (Barnabas and Paul; Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos; Peter and John Mark; Paul and Timothy; Paul and…

The sanctuary was filled with light—and darkness. Flickering candle flames scattered across the sanctuary provided light; the rest of the space was blanketed by darkness. Even though the light was small and the darkness was great, the darkness could not overcome the light. Instead, it furnished a canvas for it to shine, like stars lighting…

(based on Matthew 14:22-33) You never know what might happen after a miracle. After the feeding of the five thousand, when the fragments had been gathered, the baskets filled, and the crowds sent home, the disciples got into the boat and set their sails to cross the sea at Jesus’ command, not knowing the storm…

changing Too soon, it seems, Darlene and Aidan’s youngest son leaves home, and they are left alone again. Tears prick Jodie’s eyes as she hands the car keys to Tory and watches her take another step toward independence. Keith’s manager moves him to another branch in the company, and he is forced to learn his…

In every season and for every heart, surrender opens the door for us to become who God intended us to be. But surrender can look different for each of us depending on the season we’re in. We need discernment and sensitivity to the seasons to know what surrender means for us in each season.  beginning…

Few people have impacted the way I think about life and faith more than Rich Mullins. Ever since I was a little girl listening to his songs while riding in the car with my dad, something—actually many things—about the way Rich lived and thought and wrote and spoke and sang captured me. His impact continues…