Pass the Test the First Time

By Karen King –

1 Peter 1:6:

”In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials.” Read more

Covenant-Maker or Covenant-Breaker?

By Jo Ann Fore –

“God, if you give me this one thing…”

Tucked about 20 miles north of Jerusalem in the small village of Shiloh, a heart-broken Hannah sat under the watchful eye of Eli, the priest. The blackness threatened to consume her. Taunting voices tempted her. Am I worth anything without a child? Read more

Stealing the Romance

By Janet Morris Grimes –

Sometimes I feel almost guilty for it.

Shouldn’t the promise of heaven be enough to satisfy me? After all, I know how my love story ends: with me riding into the sunset with my Prince, dancing over the hidden threshold into happily ever after. Read more

God on the Spot – Part 7: Providing a King

By Dianne E. Butts –

God gave the Israelites a portrait of Himself and His plan through the Tabernacle Moses built. Then the Israelites were supposed to preserve this revelation of God so the whole world could know Him. Read more

Paying the Price

By Lori Freeland –

A few weeks ago, I stood in line at the local courthouse; speeding ticket, driver’s license and proof of insurance in hand. While I waited, I sifted through all the possible explanations I could use to avoid parting with $162. On this particular Friday afternoon, the desk was short one clerk, and the line was long by about seven people. No doubt waiting was part of the punishment. Read more

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