In his book, “Desiring God”, pastor and best-selling author John Piper shared this beautiful insight on marriage. (Found at https://www.desiringgod.org/solid-joys/the-mystery-of-marriage.) The Mystery of Marriage “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:31-32). In Ephesians 5:31 Paul is quoting Genesis 2:24, wh

Here is some humor about Mom in honor of this Sunday’s Mother’s Day celebration. My mother taught me LOGIC:“ If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.” My mother taught me BIOLOGY: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.” My mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD: “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a job.” My mother taught me HUMOR: “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come runn

Pastor and best-selling author Eric Geiger declares, “Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry” (ericgeiger.com, 2018). While it appears he is writing to pastors, his words apply to every Christian marriage. Last week Kaye and I celebrated 22 years of marriage. Over dinner we talked about the journey the Lord has taken us on together, what we enjoy about each other, and how our marriage has made each of us better. Though our marriage is not perfect, it is healthy and I a

I love the writing of Max Lucado . I have used his stories numerous times in these letters, including just one month ago. Max is a New York Times best-selling Christian author, and was named “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today magazine, plus Reader’s Digest in 2005 declared him as “The Best Preacher in America.” Everything Max writes is outstanding! Every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several devotions, including Max’s “God is With You Every Day!”

Dr. Henry Cloud shared this article, “When You’re at the End of Your Ability, God Can Heal Your Marriage,” at focusonthefamily.com . This is a longer story than I usually share, but well worth it. When things get tough in a marriage and some change is required, we might not want to do it. But if we know that we ultimately have to deal with God, we submit to His higher calling to us. I was once meeting with a couple who had given up hope in their relationship. From their per

In July 1980, Professor Bruce Riggins of McCormick Theological Seminary shared with 3800 young people at the International Youth Triennium in Bloomington, IN, about how he met a very dedicated Christian woman working in an amazing way with underprivileged people in London, England. He wanted to know what inspired the woman’s Christian faith and ministry. She shared this story of how seeing another Christian’s faith converted her. She was a Jew fleeing the German Gestapo in F

Max Lucado is a New York Times best-selling Christian author. He was named “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today magazine, plus in 2005 Reader’s Digest declared him to be “The Best Preacher in America.” Everything Max writes is outstanding! Every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several devotionals, including Max’s “God is With You Every Day!” Here is his selection for April 8. Finally Face-to-Face Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! Psalm

As she struggles with a long-term situation, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen remembers that Jesus urged us to live – and persevere – just one day at a time. Persevering through a tough circumstance can be daunting, but Jesus tells us to live one day at a time . Samuel (son) and I ran a 5K race last weekend. It was our first organized run. “You run ahead,” I said at the starting line. “You sure?” he asked. “Go!” I said. “I’ll see you at the end.” Samuel took off, strong

The following dramatic true story from Trisha Dyvig is found at Stand to Reason ( str.org ), a ministry dedicated to “train Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square.” 2010 was a year of many tears for me. Tears of joy and tears of great sorrow. It began in June when my husband and I found out we were pregnant. We have two beautif

With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael Eckstein has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations. She is the 2023 recipient of the Jerusalem Post’s Humanitarian Award, and in 2020 and 2021, was named to the publication’s list of 50 Most Influential Jews. The following devotion is from her March 2, 2026, article found at Christianpost.com , “Jewish holiday Purim reminds us not to give

As I mentioned recently, every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several daily devotions, including Regina Clarinda ’s “Daily Hope – 365 Devotions for Strength and Peace . ” According to her biography, she is a “trained counselor and Christian devotional writer with a deep desire to support and encourage others through gentle words. She writes for people who are hurting, hoping each page brings comfort and understanding.” Here is Regina’s selection for Jul

Max Lucado is a New York Times best-selling Christian author. He was named “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today magazine, plus in 2005 Reader’s Digest declared him to be “The Best Preacher in America.” Everything Max writes is outstanding! Every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several devotionals, including Max’s “God is With You Every Day!” Here is his selection for January 10. Ask for Hebron “When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed

Every morning, as part of my Bible and prayer time, I read several daily devotions, including Regina Clarinda ’s “Daily Hope – 365 Devotions for Strength and Peace . ” According to her biography, “Regina Clarinda is a trained counselor and Christian devotional writer with a deep desire to support and encourage others through gentle words. She writes for people who are hurting, hoping each page brings comfort and understanding. Through her work, she wants others to feel less

Here’s a history lesson that is a good reminder to us all. When we serve the Lord, we need to be “All In!” During the time of the Roman republic, the Rubicon River marked the boundary between the Roman province of Cisalpine Gaul to the north-east (which today includes parts of Northern Italy and southern France) and Italy proper to the south (which was controlled directly by Rome and its allies). In 49 BC, Julius Caesar led a legion (the largest military unit of the Roman ar

George Müller (1800s), the famous evangelist from Bristol, England, was known for his faith-based ministry which supported 10,000+ orphans – without ever asking for money. There are many amazing stories of divine intervention that happened during his work with the children. Here is one that happened during his evangelistic travels. Once, while crossing the Atlantic on the SS Sardinian in August 1877, Müller’s ship ran into a thick fog. He explained to the captain that he ne