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Four Laws of a Spiritual Harvest
I watched with wonder as combines trolled up and down the golden strips of wheat. My grandfather, a farmer, tended his plants throughout the season and now they stood ready for harvest—each tender kernel a testimony to his care. Whether or not we earn a farmer’s wage,...
Hungering for God—A Lenten Reflection on 40 Days in the Wilderness with Christ
Shoving the pantry door aside, I glanced at the meager contents perched on the shelves. Two or three cans of green beans. A few packets of noodles. Shuffling to the refrigerator, I peered inside. There, a six-pack of my mother’s favorite cola stood sentinel. My...
Christ’s Call to Return to Our First Love
First love. Nothing compares to it. Why? Psychology Today notes that "first love is characterized by...emotional connection, reciprocal involvement, orientation to the future, and desire for a pervasive presence of the loved one." Yet in Revelation 2:5 (NASB), we read...
Three Truths From Exodus to Remind You That God Loves You
A foreigner stranded in the Central American desert; he lives from one moment of desperation to the next. Trapped by circumstances and believing the hold bondage has on his life will remain, the man cries out. Enslaved by a lie, he is desperate for hope. A reminder...
Hope in the Valley
Hope in the Valley in the middle of a valley bone-filled, dead i looked all around my heart filled with dread life seemed hopeless while some looked away God spoke life to my spirit that day even in the shadow you need not fear draw close by my side your Shepherd is...
When Hope Seems Lost
A husk of its former self, my heart remained tucked on the corner of a forgotten shelf. Fear stalked my steps and doubt chased close behind. Where was God? Didn’t He hear my desperate cries for help when hope seemed lost? God’s answers did not arrive in tidy boxes...
When Hope Needs to be Revived
While many anticipate the freshness of a blank calendar, others struggle with depression, anxiety, and fear as the unknown of 2023 looms. In a world immersed in wars, mental health issues, hurt, and general confusion, many need hope to be revived. Do you? When Hope...
