By Michelle Shook If someone asked you to summarize the entire Bible in one word, what would you choose? There was a time when I would have said “long” or “confusing.” Then one day, I decided to do something crazy; I read the whole thing cover to cover in six months. Somewhere in between the […]
The Love Story of the Bible: How God Pursued His People from Genesis to Revelation Read More »
By Rachel Greening He couldn’t love me well. His attempts left me emotionally bruised and bleeding more times than I could count. He said he loved me—and he thought he did—but whether he lacked the skill or the understanding, I was always left shattered and feeling unmistakably unloved. After decades, I severed the relationship. It
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By Jana Carlson When my oldest daughter was engaged, I set aside my normal routine and dove into wedding planning. The joyous celebration of this matrimony deserved the best I had to give. My days quickly filled with attending wedding dress fittings, hosting guests, offering a shoulder to cry on at unexpected moments, and rescheduling
How to Love People Well: 4 Biblical Truths to Love Like Jesus Read More »
By Danny Barnhill I leaned over a wooden picnic table shaded by an old Elm tree and layered peanut butter and jelly onto slices of bread. Laughter from our group 50 feet away told me they were more interested in the creek than the sandwiches. A scream filled the air. My heart fluttered. I dropped
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By Kelly Basham While browsing an outdoor clearance event at a local antique store, a set of metal serving trays caught my attention. The trays had pictures of elegantly dressed ladies sitting down for tea. The price tag read, “$2.00 for the pair.” I was surprised by the price and that they were included in
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By Joanna Eccles How do you reconcile love with the need for justice? Darrow, the main character in “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown, once executed justice in an unconventional manner. He ruled a set of students, and his friend Tactus defied Darrow’s clear instructions. The punishment was 20 lashes. Darrow didn’t want to hurt his
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