"And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them."

1 Kings 1:6

The Shielding Power of Grace

I was reminded recently of a camping trip that we took with the teens at our church. One of those teens, who is now grown up, asked, "Hey, do you remember that day it was pouring rain all afternoon an

1 Kings 1:21

It Is Gain To Die

PHILIPPIANS 1:21-23 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, ha

1 Kings 1:21

God Protect Us

God does not desire for us to be afraid. The Bible often encourages us not to be afraid. But how can we avoid feeling terrified seeing all the horrific things going on in the world? How can we resist

A Wave of Worship in Our Youth Group

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the wave of worship that our youth group is experiencing. Each meeting feels like a special encounter with the Lor

Thankful for God's Blessings as New Homeowners

What a blessing it is to announce that my partner and I have just bought our first home! After years of saving and waiting, this moment feels surreal.

Rejoicing After Years in Darkness

For many years, I struggled with deep depression that seemed to engulf my every moment. There were days when getting out of bed felt like an insurmoun