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In the parable of the 10 virgins, some people mistakenly suppose the foolish virgins, who are shut out of the presence of the bridegroom, are unbelievers. But scripture shows a different reality: “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet ...

(An open letter) Dear Pastors of churches with inclusive and/or special needs ministries, As a parent of children with special needs, I want to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” Thank you for following Jesus’ example when He ministered to those who were sick and disabled. He healed those who were ...

In the devotional book, Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace In His Presence, author Sarah Young describes the heart as a garden, a place where Christ takes up residence when we accept Him into our lives. Our hearts are much like a garden in another way: predators look for a way in, and sometimes they get ...

The forecast for today:  102 degrees.  A transplant to the south, the heat is something I have to prepare myself for.  The forecast helps me; I know what to expect and plan accordingly.  Not every expectation works out quite so well.  Plans go awry, wishes aren’t always fulfilled, and more ...

God is life. There is no way around it. When you get to know God—through the gentleness, love and compassion of Jesus, His Son—you revel in this truth. Why? Because with God there is no shifting shadow. (James 1:17) He is not a human that He should lie. (Numbers 23:19) ...