God is willing to make the best of us, but we have to be willing to give Him the worst of us. "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts....

By Tom Smith “Thanks-thinking + Thanks-living = Thanksgiving” It’s one of the highest forms of worship. Thanksgiving. Yes, although we think of praise as the epitome...

As we become confident of who God is, we become confident about who we are.   “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is...

“Are We On the Verge of WWIII?” It’s possible; but no one knows: except Him. “Are we on the verge of WWIII?” That’s the question that’s foremost in many people’s minds...

In reality, it’s always been this way. Hamas’ sudden attack upon Israel on October 7—the Jews’ Sabbath Day and last day of Sukkot (the “Feast of Tabernacles”)—caught...

Materialism treats the temporal as if it were eternal and the eternal as if it were nonexistent. "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet...

John 8:45 “But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me.” “Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.” ...

9/11. No one needs to tell us that that means: especially if we witnessed all that happened that Tuesday morning in 2001 when terrorists crashed airliners into the Twin...

"He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me." Psalm 18:48 Just a few short years ago I was the designated “horsey ride.”...

When we refuse to grow where God plants us, we don't take root anywhere. "They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His...

Infinity. It’s more than our finite, puny minds can comprehend—because we’re much more into beginning and ending points. . .time-defined events. . .birthdates and death...

“A strong delusion.” That’s what II Thessalonians 2:11a says God would send in the Last Days preceding the Day of Christ’s Return. And, what would be the result of...

Pastor Troy is the pastor of DeWitt & St. Charles United Methodist Church. You can read his daily devotionals at their Facebook Page:...

When she’s healthy and functioning properly, we catch a glimpse of Heaven. The Church. Yes, when the Church. . .that local body of believers that meets together. ....

As someone said, “This ain’t your mama’s world anymore.” And, it’s definitely not: for no longer can you go to bed anymore and leave the backdoor unlocked. . .or your...