Micah 7:1–10 (CSB)7 How sad for me!For I am like one who—when the summer fruit has been gatheredafter the gleaning of the grape harvest—finds no grape cluster to eat,no early fig, which I crave.2 Faithful people have vanished from the land;there is no one upright …Micah 7:18–2018 Who is a God like you,ajforgiving iniquity and passing over rebellionakfor the remnant of his inheritance?alHe does not...  Read More

Our sinful choices impact our whole family. Here Mahlon and Chilion followed the poor example of their father and chose to live like pagans. Rather than fear God and obey, they chose wives who did not follow Jehovah God. The famine that was in the land they had left now inhabited their hearts, and they lost their very lives. Naomi was left truly barren and empty.Sin leads to grief and sorrow that ...  Read More

Psalm 2:10-12Now therefore, O kings, show discernment;Take warning, O judges of the earth. Worship the Lord with reverenceAnd rejoice with trembling. Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way,For His wrath may soon be kindled.How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!...  Read More

The book of Ruth begins by giving us the background story of how Naomi’s family ended up in a pagan land. The famine in the land was the result of disobedience, and Elimelech’s response to God’s discipline was to walk away from God, not toward Him. Rather than respond with faith in the character and provision of God, Elimelech took matters in his own hands and went the way of the world.Have you ev...  Read More

“And at mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come here, that you may eat of the bread and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers; and he served her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left. When she got up to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. Also you are to purposely slip out for h...  Read More

Lessons From My GrandfatherGod will provide all that is needed for you to do His will.Deuteronomy 6:4-9Every society depends on its elders to pass down those things that help preserve its history and moral center. For this reason, parents and grandparents have the awesome responsibility of passing down biblical truths and principles.When I was 17, I decided to visit my granddad. I had an entire we...  Read More

3 Helpful Challenges in the Story of the Widow's MiteRev. Kyle NormanCrosswalk.com Contributing Writer 3 Helpful Challenges in the Story of the Widow's MiteTime and again, Jesus praises the faithfulness of those considered outside the realm of religious respectability. He praises the faithfulness of a Roman centurion, for example, and celebrates the saving faith of the “sinful woman” who poured pe...  Read More

Luke 21:1-4And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury.  And He saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins.  And He said, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them; for they all out of their surplus put into the offering; but she out of her poverty put in all that she had to live on."...  Read More

From the Pastor’s HeartIt’s God’s will that we grow in our understanding of Scripture.November 2022I’ve always loved reading the Bible, but it used to bother me when I’d read a short command without any instructions on how to put it into practice.Why didn’t God write His Word like a sermon with three points to follow?I thought of a reason sometime later: If He had, we might just follow the steps, ...  Read More

Glorifying Christ at All TimesSometimes we shine brightest for Christ in our darkest moments.“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the Lord; The humble will hear it and rejoice. Exalt the Lord with me, And let’s exalt His name together.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:1-3‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬https://bible.com/bible/2692/psa.34.1-3.NASB2020Today’s ps...  Read More

Jesus’ Great CompassionBy Emma DanzeyMatthew 14:12-16 says, “John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening ...  Read More

Daily Disciples - Get out of the Boat Today's Reading: Jeremiah 37; Hebrews 3Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are You?" knowing that it was the Lord. - John 21:12Do you ever find yourself wanting to ask a question when in reality you already know the answer? Jesus had already appeared to His disciples several times since His resurrection. ...  Read More