There's a powerful tradition in many Black churches across America called "Watch Night." On New Year's Eve, believers gather to commemorate a pivotal moment in history—the night of December 31, 1862, ...  Read More

What's stressing you out today?Maybe it's a job that leaves you feeling unfulfilled. Perhaps parenting isn't going the way you imagined. That relationship you dreamed about might be falling apart. Or ...  Read More

Have you ever had a small argument turn into a really big fight? Maybe someone grabbed the toy you wanted, said something unkind, or blamed you for something you didn’t do. Sometimes it feels like fig...  Read More

Romans 7:14–25We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what ...  Read More

Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "Why do I do the things I do?" Most of us have experienced that frustrating moment when we realize we're not doing what we want to do, and the th...  Read More

Have you ever seen a campfire? It usually starts very small. Someone lights a tiny match or spark, and before long there is a big fire. Fire can be very helpful when it stays in the fireplace or fire ...  Read More

Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)The tongue has the power of life and death,and those who love it will eat its fruit.Devotional ThoughtWords are powerful. A single sentence can encourage someone for years or wound...  Read More

Fire is both fascinating and frightening. A single malfunctioning power line sparked the Camp Fire in 2018, one of California's deadliest wildfires. Over several days, thousands of homes were destroye...  Read More

In a world where it's increasingly difficult to distinguish between what's genuine and what's manufactured, one question stands out above all others: How do we know if something—or someone—is real?We ...  Read More

Have you ever had something that looked real—but wasn’t? Maybe a toy that looked strong but broke easily. Or play food that looks delicious but you can’t eat it. It looks real on the outside, but it’s...  Read More

Luke 10:25–37 (NIV)On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read...  Read More

Have you ever seen someone pick teams for a game? Sometimes, the strongest or most popular kids get picked first, while others are left waiting. It can feel really unfair, especially if someone is alw...  Read More