by editor | Jan 27, 2026 | Anxiety, Christian Life, Gospel, Suffering, Worship
Last week I found myself sequestered in my basement with a roaring fire and snow falling outside. While the setting was tranquil, I must confess that my heart was not. As various circumstances flooded my heart and mind, the providence of God led me to Psalm 22 as part...
by Chelsea Barnwell | Jan 20, 2026 | Christian Life, Featured, Kids
By Chelsea Barnwell I have conducted 100 or more volunteer interviews each year for the past three years. I have begun to notice patterns in responses. Many volunteers will say they prefer to work with older children/youth. If I ask why, I get similar answers. Many...
by Rob E | Jan 12, 2026 | Christian Life, Featured, Gospel
By Pastor Rob “I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (ESV) When Kay and I moved back to the States, Pastor Nathan exhorted us to do some things that...
by editor | Nov 25, 2025 | Christian Life, Christmas, Prayer
O Lover to the Uttermost May I read the melting of thy heart to me in the manger of thy birth in the garden of thy agony, in the cross of thy suffering, in the tomb of thy resurrection, in the heaven of thy intercession. Bold in this thought I defy my adversary, tread...
by Zach Martin | Oct 24, 2025 | Christian Life, Featured, Gospel, Mission
By Zach Martin “Yes, we agree on the gospel, just not on who Jesus is!” So said a Jehovah’s Witness to me on the Black Water Creek trail after I spoke to him for about fifteen minutes about the true gospel. After he said this, we parted ways. He did not repent of his...
by Mike Crump | Sep 29, 2025 | Christian Life, Church, Featured, Gospel, Suffering
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in...
