A Shot Heard Throughout History
Christianity, like baseball, is a beautiful thing. . . .
Series: Communion Meditations
June 12, 2023
He Stoops Down to Us
By Michael C. Mack A dad stops what he’s doing to bend down and intently listen to his child. This simple act conveys a powerful message: My child is important. I love this kid. I want to look into my child’s eyes and listen. This is a picture of our heavenly Father with each of us. The psalmist said, “Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath!” (Psalm 116:2, New Living Translation). Our Father loves us so much that he makes us his priority. He bends down. He cares. He listens. He acts. The
June 5, 2023
No More Dead Ends
Jesus shows us how to exit from all the side streets and get us home where we belong. . . .
May 29, 2023
Remembering Sacrifice, Celebrating Victory
By Rick Chromey More than three-quarters of a century ago, the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. In one of history’s bloodiest battles, young men sacrificed life and limb to puncture and penetrate the great Nazi domination of Europe. As the blood flowed and soaked the beaches of Omaha and Utah, among others, a line was drawn in the sand that forever changed history. General Dwight Eisenhower commissioned his troops, in part, with this charge: “You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe,
May 22, 2023
A New Meaning to an Old Memorial
Who would claim that a national holiday would henceforth be all about him? . . .
Tuning Our Hearts
Three events recorded in Luke 19 offer three tuning forks for the soul. . . .
May 8, 2023
Remembering and Honoring
Mother’s Day has a fascinating history. . . .
May 1, 2023
In the Beginning
We are just as gullible, just as prone to wander, just as needy as Adam and Eve . . .
April 24, 2023
The Rich Young Ruler
Jesus was on the rich young ruler’s side. Jesus was pulling for him. . . .
Again
Here we go again. It’s time for Communion, again. Once more with feeling! Right? . . .
April 10, 2023
Memory
We are to remember that our sins are forgiven because Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and then rose alive on the third day.
April 3, 2023
Fear and Truth
Thank God for the empty tomb! . . .
March 27, 2023
True Champions
Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we too are champions.
March 20, 2023
Reverse the Curse
Sin’s curse has been removed by the Savior’s cure.
March 13, 2023
Amazing Authority
Mother Teresa and Jesus both lived lives that lent authority to their messages.
March 6, 2023
Jesus’ Bucket List
Jesus had one main item on his "bucket list."
February 27, 2023
Breaking News
Unlike TV's typically tragic "breaking news," the church's breaking news is still “good news that will cause great joy” (Luke 2:10).
February 20, 2023
You Have to Be There
We miss something sacred and “supernatural” when we absent ourselves from the body of Christ . . .
February 13, 2023
On Being the First
Being the first in any endeavor is always a challenge. . . .
February 6, 2023
The Heart of the Matter
Jesus was the sinless sacrifice that provided the solution to humanity’s heart condition.
