Catching Trophies or Catching Bait

By Cynthia Ruchti –

A lone boater caught my eye when my husband and I were in Florida months ago. We stood on a long pier from which tourists can fish for the curious, sun-speckled varieties the Gulf of Mexico offers. For a fee, tourists can rent a pole and use it to dangle something tantalizing before the nose of a fish. What camera-bedecked man or woman doesn’t want to land a lunker, a line-pulling, back-straining monster that might make its way to the photo Christmas card or the wall of the family room? Read more

Seeking God with All My Heart

By James Pence –

I love the book of Psalms. For many years it has been the centerpiece of my devotional life. A few years ago I decided to take on the challenge of memorizing Psalm 119, the longest psalm in the book. I’m only about fifty verses in, but the richness of this psalm never ceases to amaze me. Read more

Returned to Sender

By Cheri Cowell –

Have you ever been hurt so badly you thought your heart was ripping from your chest? I have. As I began to heal, I thought I was doing the right thing by praying for those who hurt me. After all, isn’t that the best form of loving your enemy? Read more

Finding My Purpose Through Small Steps

By Donna McCrary and Sherri Holbert –

Do you ever find yourself asking, “What is my purpose?” Take joy in knowing God created each of us to be His Designer Originals. In other words He created you and me for a very specific purpose. He has a plan for us yet we so often choose to live life according to our own agenda.  Read more

Cause and Effect

By Cheri Cowell –

Cause and effect is a principle we learn early in school. We quickly learned, for instance, if we do not put in the study time, we will not affect a good grade. In science classes, we learn that when cumulonimbus clouds form, the effect is showers and thunderstorms. Read more

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