When You Offer to Help
It isn’t always easy to offer a disabled or elderly person a little help—even when it’s obvious they could use it. It’s easier to walk by—to pretend you...
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Jun
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Jun
One of the Scattered Saints
In today’s Scripture, Peter addresses his letter “to God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces.” The apostle sent out his encouragement...
26
Jun
The Power of Your Words
Today’s Scripture reminds us: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” How we need that reminder! Our words are...
25
Jun
Serve Him with Gladness
In today’s Scripture, we read, “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” As C. S. Lewis reminds us, “Joy is the serious business...
24
Jun
Watch How You React
Nothing reveals the stuff of which your Christian beliefs are made than tough times. Maybe that’s why today’s Scripture urges us to “glory in our sufferings...
21
Jun
Joni’s Personal Father’s Day Reflection
It’s been many years since Daddy passed away, but I miss him still. John King Eareckson always seemed so strong and capable to me...
11
Jun
The Fruitful Life Found in Abiding in Jesus
There’s nothing like picking berries ripened on the vine. I remember the long, generous days of June as a child. My sisters and I would soak...
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Jun
You are Promised an Inheritance
You may or may not receive an earthly inheritance. Maybe your parents didn’t have much at the end to give you, or maybe the government got most of it...
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May
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
We behave differently when we know people are observing us. It’s true, isn’t it? We bite our tongues, try to smile, hold our tempers, and say kind, courteous...
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May
Butterflies of Faith: Breaking Free Through a Glass Darkly
I spend a lot of time in my wheelchair thinking about God. Really thinking. But as much thought as I put into reading God’s Word or studying Bible doctrines...