Hymn: “Building Day by Day” by Fanny Crosby
We are building in sorrow And building in joy A temple the world cannot see, But we know it will stand If we found it on a rock, Thro’ the ages of eternity. We are…
Hymn: “In the Sweet By and By” by Sanford Fillmore Bennett
There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet by and…
From Mournful to Hopeful
Listen to Today’s Devotion In May of 2008, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, lost their five-year-old daughter in an automobile accident. They were deluged by messages of kindness. One in particular gave…
Hymn: “Seeking for Me”
Jesus, my Savior, to Bethlehem came, Laid in a manger to sorrow and shame; Oh, it was wonderful, blessed be His name, Seeking for me, for me! Seeking for me, seeking for me, Seeking for…
Not by Chance: Why Christians See Purpose in Everything
In a world where many people think life lacks rhyme or reason, Christians are called to be different and to think differently. With our Bibles open, we affirm that God is both creator and sustainer…
This Is Our Hope
Listen to Today’s Devotion Goodbye. No one wants to say it. And death is the most difficult goodbye of all. After our church had five funerals in seven days, the sorrow took its toll on…
A Concise Guide to Covenant Theology with Alec Motyer
Most of us don’t use the word covenant often. But the Bible is built on covenants—God’s promises to His people. Understanding these promises across the Bible, including those God made to Noah, Abraham, and Moses,…
It Stops Here
Listen to Today’s Devotion Your family history doesn’t have to be your future. The generational garbage can stop here and now. Don’t give your kids what your ancestors gave to you. Talk to God about…
The Space of Grace
Listen to Today’s Devotion Revenge builds a lonely house. Space enough for one person. The lives of its tenants are reduced to one goal: make someone miserable. They do—themselves! Keep a sharp eye out for…
Part of God’s Family
Listen to Today’s Devotion Were your growing up years your hard years? Family pain is the deepest pain because it was inflicted so early. It involves people who should have been trustworthy. You were too…