God & Country: What Does the Bible Say?

God & Country: What Does the Bible Say?

Proverbs 14:34 The Message God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak. On July 4, 1776, the Bible tells us God determined a new nation would arise. He also determined that nation’s boundaries. Acts 17:26-27 New Living Translation (NLT)...
Let’s Pray for America on the Fourth of July

Let’s Pray for America on the Fourth of July

Psalm 33:12, Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. As we celebrate the 4th of July, I think about the many things I love about America. I love, and I pray this will not change, that we live in a country that values life, liberty, freedom, and the right to...
Choosing to Trust God in the Chaos of 2020

Choosing to Trust God in the Chaos of 2020

Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” My heart has been heavy with grief given all that’s happened thus far in 2020. Grief for the millions affected by Covid-19. Grief for the 41...
Perspective in the Chaos

Perspective in the Chaos

by Lisa Grimes, Board Member What a tough week it’s been. Our hearts are heavy. As the pandemic, economy, racial tensions, protests, and riots continue, the situation is grim. Just add a personal challenge or two and things can seem almost overwhelming. So many people...
10 Ways to be Intentionally Kind

10 Ways to be Intentionally Kind

Colossians 4:12, “Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” by: Melody Merritt Kindness is seeking to meet the needs of others.  It is reflected when we are...