devotional
Bill Hodgson: Developments and Independence Day
I was happy to read the Guest View article, “American Insights: The right to resist” in the Cassville Democrat last week, outlining from a faith background, the history of how our nation’s founders reached conclusion that resisting tyranny can be reconciled with passages about respecting governing authorities.
Rich Cummings: I’d rather have Jesus
There is a game that many of you have played called “Would You Rather?” In this game someone asks the question “Would You Rather?” followed by two options that are almost identically horrible or distasteful. Would You Rather lick a public picnic table or try and pick up a skunk? As you can see, neither is all that satisfying or even desirable.
Jeff Fugitt: God’s love more powerful than storms
One of the interesting things about raising kids is their fresh eyes on the human experience and how the world works. Sometimes, their questions can challenge our settled thinking and spark our own dormant curiosity.
Scott Mitchell: Cannibal Christians
In nature, various species of insects and animals use their mouths as tools for both defense and offense. For example, the praying mantis not only defends itself by biting but also attacks and consumes its prey, sometimes even its own kind.
Jim Erwin: Reaching My Potential — Ephesians 3:20-21
We often hear promises about reaching our potential. They tell us to follow a certain path, subscribe to a social media influencer or simply believe in ourselves. However, the Bible guides us differently. It teaches that God is the one who helps us reach our potential.
Donnie Spears: Make a stand for God
First, Live in The Fear of the Lord; Proverbs 14:26,27 ”In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.“ What is it to walk in the “Fear of the Lord”. It is obedience, it is trust, it is complete confidence, it is comfort and a place of safety .
Bill Hodgson: Let the children come to me
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14) What is the age of conversion? Sometimes we refer to an “age of reason,” the point in development where a child shows a sense of conscience.
Rich Cummings: Get out and minister
It looks like Spring has finally arrived. No more forecasted freezes and a whole lot of warm sunshine.
Jeff Fugitt: Thoughts and prayers
As someone who studied religion in a state university, I am accustomed to hearing a wide variety of criticisms of Christians and Christianity. Many of those criticisms have been well deserved by Christians, and some of the disagreements are understandable differences of perspective.
Caleb Ryman: The overflow of forgiveness
In Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus shares a parable about the unmerciful servant, illustrating the profound truth of forgiveness. The story begins with a servant who owes an astronomical debt to his master, a debt he could never repay.
