Family

Between two highly publicized weddings and the controversy surrounding their stance on homosexuality, the conservative Christian stars of TLC’s reality show 19 Kids and Counting have made some prominent headlines this year. More recently is the latest Duggar pregnancies. Jill Duggar (Dillard), the family’s fourth child, married Derick Dillard, 25, ...

God’s mercies are new every morning; fresh starts are a daily opportunity. The God of Hope wants us embrace each new day with inspired hope.  Daring to dream and setting goals honors our divine design.  Goals and dreams seldom just materialize; they require diligent effort.  New habits take 21 days ...

Most previous Christmas mornings had been pretty lean, but this year was different. “What a Christmas this has been”, they shared as they surveyed the mound of toys, games, clothes, gizmos and gadgets.  As loving parents, they had worked hard throughout the year to save, shop, and then provide each ...

The archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced the plans God made for her young life. He talked of an amazing feat, only God could complete. Although the plan specifically called for Mary’s person, Gabriel proclaimed a simple truth that resonates throughout humanity even today. Luke 1:37 quotes Gabriel saying ...

Most of us don’t find the Sunday morning message comfortable when it leaves us embarrassed or defensive, angered or guilty… We may find ourselves looking at our watch or thinking about lunch! We much prefer the good feeling we have when the sermon does not point directly at us! And ...