Author: immanuel

Weathering the Storms of Life

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by immanuel

Reflecting on the divine purpose in hardship can help us respond to trials in a God-honoring way as we

The Reason God Wants You a Fragile Jar of Clay

Posted on February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 by immanuel

Paul was afflicted. It was as though it did not matter which way he turned; someone seemed always to be

How do we love someone we don’t like?

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by immanuel

1 John 2:1-11 We all know them: the coworker who gossips, the in-law who is always complaining about something, the

Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by immanuel

“The Bible—know it in your head, stow it in your heart, show it in your life, sow it in the

Setting Goals

Posted on December 31, 2018 by immanuel

And so it is that the calendar has flipped and we have begun a brand new year. Last year, 2018,

Praying for Change

Posted on December 29, 2018 by immanuel

Hanging above the door in our house, my mother’s favorite plaque constantly reminded us, “Prayer changes things.” From an early age,

Four Excellent Parenting Tips You Can Implement Today

Posted on November 19, 2018 by immanuel

Parenting is challenging for every family, but it does not have to be an unresolvable puzzle. The Bible is full

Thanksgiving Should Have First Place In Our Attitude

Posted on November 19, 2018 by immanuel

Giving thanks is more than bowing our heads and praying a little prayer over our daily food. It is also

In God We Trust…A Devotion for Veterans Day

Posted on November 3, 2018 by immanuel

At least one Internet site lists the names of each of the more than 3,400 individuals who have received our

Radical Gratitude: Give Thanks in All Circumstances