By Tricia Murphy David’s Psalms were his ways of describing his friendship with God. Some of his words were longing, thirsting, hungering.What words would I...

By Cindy Vandermause James 2:23 states: “And the scripture was fulfilled that says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,’ and he was called God’s friend.” Do I believe as a Christ follower that I am God’s friend? Not just...

By Bobby Coverston  In today’s reading Rick Warren powerfully reminds us that God wants all of us.  Our heart, soul, mind and strength.  Not 75%, not 90%, not even 99%.  He wants all of us.  Not to dominate, or control, but to engage and connect.   Pastor...

By Marilyn Bazett-Jones When I hike a vigorous trail to enjoy the view or get outside early enough to see the sunrise, I think God smiles. When I admire the intricate details of a web, laced with dew, and otherwise wonder at God's creation, I know He smiles. I smile, too, because I know...

Day 8: Planned for God's pleasure

Posted by Mike Vandermause on Apr 11, 2016

By Mike Vandermause Sadly, I used to believe that showing emotion was a sure sign of weakness. Staying cool, calm and collected was a badge of honor. Keeping a stiff upper lip was imperative. You could never let anyone see you sweat.  I once believed that if I had struggles, I kept them...

Day 7: The reason for everything

Posted by Troy Murphy on Apr 10, 2016

  By Troy Murphy The Helix Nebula (pictured above) is a large planetary formation in the constellation of Aquarius, and at about 700 light years away is one of the closest nebula to Earth. In recent years the nebula has been given the nickname ‘The Eye of God’ because of its...

By Bobby Buffington A few months ago I read a news story of a pastor from Texas who was giving a eulogy. He started talking to the congregation, like many pastors do at a funeral, about how none of us know the hour, day or minute that we will die. He continued that we need to prepare for what...

  By Tricia Murphy “How do you see your life?” “How do you picture life?” “What image would come to your mind?” Crickets. “Put it this way, what is your life metaphor?” These kinds of questions make me sweat. I see my life as...

By Kim Sechler Our days are pointers. They are pointing to something beyond the here and now. We weren’t made for just the here and now. I have lived over 25,000 days and I won’t live another 25,000. Those days are gone. I don’t know how much of an impact I have made on the...

By Bobby Coverston Hi … My name is Bobby Coverston … and I’m driven by materialism and praise to try and fulfill my longing for purpose. What drives you? What if we introduced ourselves to each other this way? The way our friends in recovery do. They identify their false...