Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. —1 Corinthians 13:7,8 On October 30th of last year we posted an “Excellent or Praiseworthy” devotional entitled “Can You Take a Dare?” This is…
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” —Hebrews 11:1 It was her favorite Christmas present, she said. Perhaps it was his, too, but he was still recovering from long…
“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 town of David a Savior has been born to you;…
Once again, we saw a marriage crumble. Once again, we saw the husband walk out . . . the wife give up. Once again we saw a family disintegrate leaving a legacy of divorce. Once again we thought—if only they…
“So let us come near to God with a sincere heart and a sure faith, with hearts that have been purified from a guilty conscience and with bodies washed with clean water. Let us hold on firmly to the hope…
It is a privilege to re-post this devotional in memory of Dr. Louis H. Evans, Jr., who passed away on October 29th of this year (as reported in World magazine for Nov 15/22). Of all of our writings on Excellent…
"Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it. Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant…
“So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” —Matthew 19:6 Our ministry verse has been “With my mouth (also with my pen and my computer) I will make Your faithfulness…
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 I have been reading The Love Dare, the book featured in the recent movie Fireproof. This book…
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Not far from our house is a road with a sharp curve. The Department…