Rhonda Harrington Kelley shared this dramatic, true story about forgiveness and her famous father, Evangelist Bob Harrington. Forgiveness is a significant theme in God’s Word. The Bible tells us: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us” (Psalm 103:12). “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will remember not your sins” (Isaiah 43:25). “He [Jesus] was delivered up because of our offenses, and ra

Be encouraged by this reminder to daily choose to love and extend Christ’s grace, patience, forgiveness, grace and mercy, to everyone – and be sure to start with your family members. One evening, after a long day at work, David came home tired and frustrated. The house was noisy, the dishes were still in the sink, and his children were arguing over a toy. He felt like walking away to be alone. As he reached for the doorknob to leave the room, he noticed a small piece of paper

One of my favorite Christian authors is Francis Chan. He and his wife Lisa are authors of the book, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity. At desiringgod.org, Francis was asked, “‘How do you and Lisa argue like Christians?’ Some readers of the book will be surprised that he and Lisa have conflict — but of course, married couples won’t be too surprised; we all do at some point. So when it comes to verbal conflicts and disagreements, what is a core lesson you have l

Enjoy this article entitled, Freedom in Christ, that recently appeared at focusonthefamily.com. Key Points · Freedom in Christ is not the right to do what we want, but the ability to do what we ought. · Without Christ, we are slaves to sin, unable to do what is right. · Christ’s death on the Cross set us free from the penalty and power of sin What is freedom in Christ? In the “land of the free,” we often confuse the true nature of freedom. For many of us, freed

Pablo R. Diaz is Vice President of Ministries for Guideposts Outreach. In his article, The True Meaning of Love, he shares how praying together and enjoying each other’s company has connected him and his wife over the years. One of the most important relationships in my life is with my wife, Elba. We have been through a great deal together. We have raised two wonderful children and discovered the power of human love in its own unique way. And this week we celebrate 35 years o

Enjoy this devotion for Married Couples about Love and Respect from Focus on the Family (focusonthefamily.com). Bible Verse: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Devotion: To misjudge the source of something can be embarrassing — as in incorrectly guessing the sender of an anonymous love letter. It can also be painful — as in having the wrong tooth filled. Finally, it can even be dangerous — as in repairing a gas leak by soldering the pipe just shy of where the

Alton Garrison, former Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, wrote this about the “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” in the June 13, 2010, edition of the Pentecostal Evangel, entitled. For nearly 50 years, coal has been used in our country to generate the lion’s share of electricity for our homes, businesses and industry. This electricity has provided us with power for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, washing, communicating, entertaining ... well you get th

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