Pastor Mary is visiting her brother this week, and I have the privilege of filling in for our devotional time while she is with her family. Please continue to pray for all of them. If you recall, last Thursday, Pastor Mary reminded us that it was Ascension Day. Ascension Day

Idioms like “It’s just my nature,” “It’s who I am,” or “It’s ingrained in me” can be used by people to justify an action or behavior. Hearing phrases like these might lead one to think the person saying them has no control over an action, as it is not a

Today is Ascension Day; a day which is celebrated forty days after Easter for the ascension of our Christ from earth to His exalted place in heaven. While Jesus was on earth, He was a suffering Servant for God and humanity, providing salvation. Today, we celebrate His position in our

In the Bible, the concept of “connection” is centered on life-giving power that brings God’s blessings. A superficial relationship—based on outward appearance—does not connect us with God, nor does it bring us into unity with other believers. God is calling for a covenant relationship or bond in which His love

What do you know about negativity? Most of us recognize when we or others speak negatively in response to difficult or upsetting circumstances. It sounds a lot like complaining, but it is different. Negativity is a chronic internal mindset and attitude because it views life through a pessimistic, dark lens.

Today, we finish up our lesson about Noah and the post-flood world. Our passage contains a covenant or promise [a divine pledge] from God, along with a sign or reminder of His Word—the rainbow in the sky. The rainbow reminds God of His promise while bringing hope to the world