Monday, September 25, 2023
Chapter 1– Casual-ties “Are we there yet?” Mark bangs his head on the car window, then groans in regret. “No,” Mom responds dryly, gripping the steering wheel. From behind lopsided frames, her sharp eyes scan the road. “Do you need another time-out?” “Um, no,” Mark mumbles, shrinking back. Nudging Mark, […]
Ingrained in the depths of every human being is an unquenchable longing. It’s an aching desperation, a desolate hole waiting to be filled. Some may say it’s a longing to be loved, or maybe a longing for purpose, to be someone, and do something great. Those are real desires, for […]
You might have heard it said—or sung—that “There is power in the name of Jesus.” But have you ever stopped to think about why His name is so mighty? Why do we lift His name on high? Why do we pray “in Jesus’ name, amen?” Philippians 2:9 (NIV) says, “Therefore […]
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. . . God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light” (Gen 1:1,3). These first verses of the Bible hold indescribable wonder for some people, and yet others dismiss them as mere poetic fantasy. One could even argue that […]
You step out into the warm sunshine, embracing the beginning of summer. You hug your friends and look at pictures from when you were young. You swing the tassel from one side to the other. It’s a beautiful day and a beautiful world. And then you realize—your childhood is over. […]