God hates rituals of worship where we gather with others and sing songs with great feeling, while in

The tragedy of neglected prayer suddenly overwhelmed me with grief.

As I continued driving, it felt like God was telling me, "It's ok to glean for a season."

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: Then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice. Psalm 96:11-12 It has been hot - very hot. Anyone who has started receiving their electric bill for the last month is cringing on how they are going to pay for it. And this month has had higher temperatures than last month. May the Lord help us all figure out how to pay these! But Go

I went to a women’s home Bible study recently where we were asked to share any prayer needs we may have. One admitted that it was difficult for her to talk openly about her struggles; nonetheless, she poured her heart out about battling grief since her husband had passed away from Covid. She admitted that she often questioned God’s goodness in taking her spouse when she and their son had prayed so earnestly for his healing. Another lady asked for prayer about some physical is

And when he came to himself, he said… “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee…” Luke 15:17a-18 The story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is the story of a young Jewish boy who decided the life planned for him and the rules he must live by are all too confining and dull. He goes to a far country, gets in with the wrong crowd, suffers financial reverses, and winds up in a pigpen. For him, as for so ma

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12-13 As August slowly sets in, I hopefully anticipate the end of the dog days of summer. That sticky, nauseating heat that makes you want to stay in the air conditioning all the time and creates

After committing some grievous sins against the Lord, we see David in Psalm 51 crying out for “spiritual surgery” from the very One he had wronged, knowing that joy awaited him at the other side of this painful process.

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Last Sunday, Crane Christian Church officially welcomed Aaron and I as their new pastors. Had you told us six months ago that we would be returning to my hometown of Crane, Missouri, to be pastors of the first church ever established in that little town, we probably wouldn't have believed it. You see, though Aaron and I have felt cal

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 From the battlefields of our country’s past to the political debates throughout the years – men and women have been fighting for the freedoms of our country. These freedoms are celebrated every Fourth of July, and this year we celebrate 250

When I think of the unconditional love I feel for my children, it reminds me how deeply I am loved by my Heavenly Father.

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 Something I am learning in my walk with God is how specific He is when He speaks to us personally. What connects with one of His children may not always connect with another. Therefore, He will find ways to reach us based on our experiences, our culture, our gender and our deepest longings. That is exactl

The enemy will try to crush you based on your calling, but God will use your calling to crush the enemy. It had been one of the most emotionally trying weeks I've had in a long time. Amid the crushing fatigue and muscle weakness that accompanies a neuromuscular disease like MG, one of the medications I take to fight it was also causing mood swings, and I found myself crying more easily than usual. To add to that, I accidentally overheard a sister in the Lord (who I have great

BY AARON GRAVETT “A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 When we were children, camping was such an adventure. The campfires, the swimming, the fishing, the stories told - they were vacations we remembered for life. Even though Tiffany and I are empty nesters, we decided to go camping for three days and two nights. We planned, got all the supplies, and then got all the packing done. Then as we loaded the car there was an excha

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8 Last Saturday was a day I had anticipated and dreamed of for years—my college graduation. It was

A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:6-8 The story of John the Baptist’s angelic birth announcement carries with it a great lesson on faith—or, more accurately—the lack thereof. Gabriel the angel appeared to John’s father, Zacharias the priest, telling him the joyous news that his wife Elizabeth would bear a son who would be great in the sight of the Lord. He was to prepare the way for Messiah and be filled with the spirit and power of Elijah. This news

First, she waited for the groom to come. She didn’t divide her affections to things that would distract her for longing to be with the groom.

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust.” -Psalm 91:1-2 I once heard a story from a person who was in basic training for the Army National Guard. One of the hardest parts of their training was a night where they spent several hours rucking. This is usually a long run, sometimes lasting all night, all the while carrying backpacks