Devotions from Psalms Series: The Hiding Place Martin Wiles·January 17, 2023One sheet and four kitchen chairs made the perfect hiding place. Lovey was my maternal grandmother’s half-sister. Unfortunately,...
This Holiday Season, Embrace the Family Drama…Have Another Piece of Pie! Dave Gipson·November 23, 2022Of our three children right now, Gracie is the least serious-minded. But she always demands to say the prayer...
Balancing Ministry and Family Bob Hostetler·August 15, 2022It’s one of the most frequent questions I field, and it’s always asked so sincerely, even desperately: “How...
Devotions from Psalms Series: Blessed by Obedience Martin Wiles·May 8, 2022As a child and teen, I fought my parents’ rules tooth and nail, only realizing later how much...
Devotions from Psalms Series: Stubborn Is as Stubborn Does Martin Wiles·March 27, 2022Then they will not be like their ancestors—stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. Psalm...
Dementia and Really Old Beauty Carol Howell·October 19, 2021We live in a society that seems to use, toss, and purchase new. Old things are considered obsolete....
Psalm 23 Series for the Twenty-first Century: He’s My God Martin Wiles·July 30, 2021“It’s mine; you can’t have it.” “Mom, Dad, he took my….” “Johnny, share with your….” For those of...
“So, What’s It Really like to Be a Pastor?” Dave Gipson·April 26, 2021This past year, pastors have resigned and left the ministry at historically high rates. Depression and even suicide...
Hey God, I Have a Question Series: What Was It Like to Watch Your Son Die? Martin Wiles·March 21, 2021I watched his labored breathing, waiting for the moment when his chest would stop fighting. As a minister,...
When Did You Wake Up? Dave Gipson·January 10, 2021I think I first started waking up around the age of 41. That’s when I realized the secrets...
The Gift of Family and Friends John I. Snyder·December 16, 2020So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm,...
How Not to Be a Jerk: No Relationship Is Worth Losing Over Politics! Dave Gipson·November 3, 2020A man asked me to meet him at Starbucks. He was probably in his late 60s or early...