Seek and You Will Find

Seek and You Will Find

By RaeLynn DeAngelis When our kids were little, we hosted treasure hunts for holiday and birthday celebrations. It was a great way to add fun to an already joyful occasion. Each child was given a first clue, which led to another clue, and so on. Delayed gratification...
The Light Is Coming

The Light Is Coming

By Allison Bucher This morning, I went for a run before work, which isn’t my usual routine. I usually run in the evening when the sun is drowsy. But today, I woke up before my alarm went off, and my lungs promptly expressed their need for fresh air. Sleepily, I...
Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay

By Alli Bucher When I was in college, I had my heart set on becoming a ceramicist (a professional artist who makes objects with clay). It was the perfect plan, except it was my plan not God’s plan. While I didn’t become a ceramicist, I did learn a lot...
It’s a Girl!

It’s a Girl!

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. We’ve talked before about the times we don’t necessarily realize we’re praying in my devotion An Automatic Response. God’s Word tells us that “The Spirit himself...
It’s Out of Control

It’s Out of Control

By Rhonda Stinson There is a 10-foot hedge in our front yard that grows larger each year. I decided it was time to cutback the out-of-control hedge. Thankfully, the limbs were thick enough for me to lean the extension ladder, climb to the top, and trim the upper...
His Crown Jewels

His Crown Jewels

By RaeLynn DeAngelis David’s son, Solomon, was instructed to build a magnificent temple—a dwelling place for the LORD. He took his job very seriously, making sure that only the finest materials were used in the Temple’s construction. Materials such as pure gold,...