It only takes a moment for ordinary life to turn terrifying. When our son was in kindergarten, a rare blanket of snow settled over our neighborhood. As dusk fell, my husband set off on foot to retrieve something nearby. Excited by the snow and unaware of the danger,...
Are you familiar with when/then thinking? You know, when we promise ourselves… When my husband changes, then I’ll quit nagging. When this bill is paid, then I’ll stop worrying. When my son gets a real job, then I won’t fret. When I get a diagnosis, then I’ll relax....
Consider the difference between people who collect shells along the ocean’s edge and those who scuba dive into its depths. Both ways of exploring offer pleasure—but only one reveals the ocean’s mysteries. Scripture works the same way. Some truths invite a surface...
Many years ago, a respected radio pastor whose church we had visited resigned after an indiscretion with a woman he had counseled. When the news reached us, my husband and I mourned as if someone we loved had died. In a sense, someone had—the man we believed him to...
The start of a new year is a good time to review our habits and strengthen ones that may have waned. Many Christians want to benefit from reading the Bible yet struggle to experience lasting change. This week, in Bible study, we discussed why we study Scripture and...
Have you ever questioned God's wisdom? I've heard some say, "If God's sovereign, why doesn't He save everyone from sin and hell?" At other times we simply wish God would intervene and do things our way. If a fairy godmother can grant a wish with the wave of a wand,...
Christmas is a season of Christian encouragement and reflection, inviting us to refocus our hearts on Christ—the true source of peace, joy, and hope. Merry Christmas from the Wilsons! Larry and I hope you and yours experience the very best of the Christmas...
How important is a name? Names carry meaning. They tell a story, signal identity, and sometimes reveal a calling. In Scripture, names are never accidental—and none more so than the name given to God’s Son. When the angel appeared to Joseph in the midst of his...
“And Mary said, 'Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word’” (Luke 1:38 NASB). Have you ever had an aspect of your life carefully planned out only to be thwarted by people or circumstances beyond your control? How do you respond when...
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