Choose Life. We know those words. They’ve been the banner cry of the pro-life movement for years and years. But did you know that those two words did not come from our modern thinking? In fact, to be “pro-life” has ancient roots. God has always given humanity a choice between life and death. Go back […]
Devotions
Why does the Bible make a big deal about salt?
Have you ever thought about salt? Other than to shake it onto your food or if you live in Michigan your roads in winter, you might not consider how many different ways salt is mentioned in the Bible. In my reading of the Gospel of Mark the other night, I ran across this passage: “For […]
Be patient with each other
I must admit, I struggle with patience. You too? I know I’m not alone in this. We are an impatient society. An instant everything world. Some possible examples: do I push past that elderly person who is walking way too slowly? Do I lay on the horn or start yelling when a driver pulls into […]
A New Life
Does this verse make you smile? I think it’s an awesome promise! To know that because I’ve placed my faith in Jesus, I now belong to Him, and He’s making me into a new person is great news. Because we all need to know that we don’t have to stay stuck in the lies we […]
Be the light in a dark world
“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” The brightest light we […]