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Constant Pray without ceasing. by Dawn Sherill-Porter “Pray constantly” (1 Thess. 5:17). This verse from Thessalonians isn’t obscure; most of us have heard it and, without doubt, most of us have wondered how to live out Paul’s directive. Paul was proud of the believers in Thessalonica and their growth in the Lord. He wrote them […]

That Longing Inside Homesickness might tell us more about our future than we realize. by Patrick & Ruth Schwenk WE HAD BEEN LIVING in Bryan, Ohio, for only about a year when we decided to take a drive to Toledo, Ohio, a city we had lived in for nearly 10 years. We wanted to see […]

OUR FATHER Because of God, you are never fatherless. by Kia Stephens Warm sands and beautiful beaches char­acterized the landscape my parents looked at from the Norwegian cruise ship where they met. My mother was on a girls’ trip, and my father was the waiter assigned to their table. With charm, handsome features, and culinary […]

Let Go of Resentment It will destroy you. by Preston Poore Our manager, Kevin, suddenly charged into the room and sat down at the conference table. “OK, let’s see what you’ve got!” he exclaimed. “Hi, Kevin. How are you today?” I said with a smile, trying to lighten his mood and begin our meeting on […]

Speak Truth … but always in love. BY DAWN SHERILL-PORTER Have you ever delayed or avoided seeking advice from a godly friend because you knew it would be what you needed to hear, not what you wanted to hear? You may not have been conscious of the reason for your hesitancy, but deep down, you […]

Fear of the Lord BY KAREN EHMAN For most of my life, I’ve tended to be a people pleaser. I know that I’m not alone. From the school playground to the corner office, many of us struggle with living life based upon the opinions and expectations of others. However, one day I realized something eye-opening: […]