by David Ettinger | Jul 31, 2025 | Inspiration
Nothing Easy The “easy living” character of Western Bible teaching is lamentable. Most of our pastors fail to educate congregants as to just how filled with suffering and hardship the Christian life can be. Christian suffering is not a popular topic. Yet, the Bible is...
by Bill Cole | Jul 31, 2025 | Devotions
Fear Tactics Tune in to almost any network news program and you will be hit broadside with a plethora of headline words designed to scare you. Words like “horrific” and “terrible” along with phrases like “out of...
by Todd Crouch | Jul 31, 2025 | Inspiration
Hebrews 5:7–8 (NIV) “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears… and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”Reflection:Christ did not walk untouched by temptation. In His full humanity, He...
by Patrick Morley | Jul 30, 2025 | Spiritual Growth
Deep within, we all sense it: Something is broken. Despite our best efforts, there’s a lingering feeling that things aren’t as they should be. King David, Solomon, you, me—we all wonder, in the words of the Apostle Paul (see Romans 7:24): Who will deliver me from this...
by Bradley Hilton | Jul 30, 2025 | Devotions
Choose Your Friends Wisely (Today is International Day of Friendship) DAILY VERSE The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 DEVOTION We often have friends we’ve known forever. Many of us form bonds...