Celebrating Parents’ Day: Discipleship Begins at Home
Parents’ Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July, making this year’s observance July 27, 2025. Established by a congressional resolution signed by President Bill Clinton in 1994, it was created to recognize, uplift, and support the role of parents in raising children. Unlike Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Parents’ Day honors the […]
God Remembers: The Weight and Wonder of Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’Av began at sundown, Wednesday, July 22 and concludes at nightfall tonight, Thursday, July 23, 2026. If you began fasting last evening at sundown, you are already in the heart of Tisha B’Av—the Ninth of Av on the Hebrew calendar. This ancient fast began at sundown last night, Wednesday, July 22, and concludes at […]
Be Someone Worthy of Following
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 In a heartwarming story titled “Layton High School distance runner breaks 40-year-old record, set by assistant coach,” it was reported that sophomore Parker Harris unwittingly broke a 40-year-old record at the Davis School District track meet—coming in with a blazing time of 9:24.8 in […]
When God Seems Silent
Saul—the first king of Israel, chosen and anointed by God Himself—had drifted so far from obedience that when war threatened and fear gripped his heart, he cried out to God and tragically, all was silent. “When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly. And when Saul inquired […]
Yesterday’s Failure Does Not Have to Write Tomorrow’s Story
There is a lie that follows our failure around like a dark shadow. It whispers that what you did has already written the verdict on your life. It is a lie. The Bible dismantles it from beginning to end. Consider Peter. The man who walked on water, but, under extreme pressure, cursed and swore he […]
Pamela Did Not Finish—And That Was the Point
“But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having […]
The Unseen Hand of God
There are things God does that we will never know about—at least not this side of eternity. I was reminded of that recently in a way that nearly knocked me off my feet. Literally. I was baking in my kitchen and opened a cabinet I don’t often use. The smell of gas hit me so […]
You Were Born to This—Don’t Miss Even One Moment!
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” (John 1:12) I have been thinking about what it actually means to have God’s nature in our born again souls—not just to believe in Him, or follow a set of principles […]
Above the Clouds: Learning to See With God’s Eyes
There I was, face pressed against the tiny window of the plane, suspended between earth and heaven, gazing out the window at a vast, rolling ocean of clouds blazing gold and crimson beneath the sun’s reflection. I knew that those same clouds that I could see were a gray, dreary ceiling when viewed from below. […]
Pray Without Ceasing: Conversations with God
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 I’ll be honest with you. Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons I have—and one of the first things I neglect. And I know better. […]