Faith

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

Words by Al Blanton | Image by Ryan McGill For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who are watching it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This

It is important to remember that Jesus walked on the water toward his disciples during the storm, not after it subsided (Matthew 14:29-32).

Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton A stroke. Cancer. COVID. Heart attack. Murder. War. Divorce. Hate. Death. All of these are gut-wrenching reminders that we are not in Heaven. You might say that’s obvious, but is it? Beyond a shadow of a doubt, I am convinced that people plant themselves in this

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” – Matthew 6:34

Luke 6:44-45 ESV says, “For each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” 

He said, “Daddy, Batman is my favorite superhero, but my favorite favorite superhero is Jesus and God.”

“Don’t distance yourself from those you love; you could never walk that far, even in ten lifetimes.” – Stephen Aycock