Lonely Christmas
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “The angel of the Lord said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the…
She emails, “Thanks for praying!”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.” — James 5:16 (The Message) Editor’s Note: When military mothers go off to war…
Saying Good-bye
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11 “They will…
Pilgrims Deployed
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD . . . – Psalm 33:12 Each year we celebrate Thanksgiving in the tradition of the Plymouth colony’s harvest at the…
It Was at Gettysburg
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,…
40 Reasons NOT to Have an Affair
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. For a man’s ways are in full view of the LORD, and He examines all his paths. — Proverbs 5:21 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature:…
In His Hands
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hands . . .” - Psalm 31:14,15 Sometimes it’s a refreshing spiritual…
Legacy of Service
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. —…
Making a Difference
She was a lay leader in her unit—deployed for seven months. Before she left we spent time together talking about her hopes for spiritual growth in herself, and her unit, during this time away from home. So when she returned it was a joy to link up and hear about what she had observed and experienced from her time away—visiting foreign ports, leading the chapel praise team, praying and reading devotions for those who gathered for fellowship and study. But I caught some doubt and discouragement in her voice.
The 23rd Psalm–“Two Ways of Doing Life”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. . . . . . and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. — Psalm 23:6 It was the very last word that my Mother said—“forever.” Every…