In All Thy Ways Acknowledge Him ~ Hannah Flaugher

Driving some streets and roads can also be quite confusing. At some intersections, turning left is illegal. The driver is required to turn right, go a short distance, and then make a U-turn to head in the desired direction. Sometimes you have the go a little ways up, make a left turn at a light, and then you can turn around then go your desired direction. In Michigan we call that a "Michigan left turn". SO frustrating. Sometimes there might be a round-about — a crazy of traffic flow that sends all vehicles in a left-handed circle until the sought after exit is reached. "Who designed this?" is often what i think.

Influence ~ Stephanie Flesher

Influence comes from many different sources and in many different packages. I had the opportunity to grow up under Bro. Hyles and attend First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. My mother taught at Hyles-Anderson College since I was two years old which has allowed me to learn and know of hundreds of individual college students growing up. I have also taught and have been in the ministry for over twenty years. I can easily say I have had thousands of people influence me.

Joy in Facing Death ~ Ann Evans

Every visit with my friend included a beautiful talk about our Lord. She would share what she read in God’s Word that encouraged her. We would delight in talking about God, His character, and His Word.

Bud Bloom & Blossom! - Amy Sapp

I don’t know about you, but anytime I see a fresh flower poking through the dirt, I feel a little bit of hope. I might be yelling at my kids from the front porch.. but inside, I’m feeling spiritual.

We love flowers, don’t we? We wear them on dresses, drink out of mugs with them on it, some of us even have flowery Bibles or Bible covers!

Joy for the Journey ~ Dianne Durden

These verses might not mean anything to you right now. You might not even understand the depth of these verses until you face sufferings in your walk with the Lord. It’s kind of strange to say to know Joy you must suffer. These words are the opposite of one another in my opinion. However, God knows more than we do. He takes life’s toughest storms to teach us how to trust him.

Work With Me Here ~ Suzanne Dunn

God wants you to do a work for Him! Have you heard something similar before? I understand the point one is attempting to make when he makes a similar statement. I, too, have asserted that God needs surrendered servants to with for Him. Although, there is no misunderstanding in the statement, and I agree with the statement, in truth, God does not need us to work for Him. He wants us to work with Him.

Praising and Thanking God ~ Donna Ellard

Praise is based on the character of God that does not change, Therefore, our praise to God should not change. Malachi 3:6 states, “For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.” Because God is who He is in His person and character, we are to praise Him. If we are happy, sad, sick, healthy, rich, poor, on the mountain top or in the valley we are commanded to praise God! Praise is not necessarily based on what God has done, but on who God is. Psalms 150

You Have a Court Date Coming ~ Marion Droullard

A court reporter is a stenographer that makes a verbatim record of various legal proceedings, from hearings to sentencings and everything in between. The transcript they produce is the official record, the definitive proof of what was said. The reporters are called “guardians of the record,” and the transcripts they produce are certified to be true. There are laws that govern how long these records must be kept, and they are often produced to be used in future related trials or on appeals and so forth.

Anxiety, Christian Life, Faith, Trusting GodAmy SappFebruary 23, 2026Courtroom, Evidence, Judgement, Court, Lawyers, Defense, Defendant

SCRABBLE ~ Laura Doss

God communicates to us through His Word..the Bible. Imagine not having the precious Words of God. We talk to God using WORDS…Prayer.

What are you Sowing ~ Sara Devine

I mean I’m just a wretched sinner that has fallen flat on my face so many times I can’t count. My husband reminded me that I could be reaping the benefits of my parents labor, not because they were perfect, but because they sowed seeds that reap eternal rewards. I saw them obey the Word of God, pray for their children, and continue to make steps of growth. The same goes for my grandparents, my Sunday school teachers, my pastor, his wife and many more.

Watch Out for Flying Horses! ~ Debbie Doll

WOW! What an adventure. After numerous chiropractic visits, my husband and I are miraculously fine. The same cannot be said of our car – or the flying horse.

Smiling Through Trials - Amy Sapp

Ladies, the trials of this life are temporary, but the JOY of eternity is forever. Revelation 21:4 promises, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” When we focus on the eternal joy that awaits us, we can endure anything with a smile.

Christian Life, Encouragement, Life Changes, Love of God, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappJanuary 5, 2026Smiling, Smile, Jesus, Love, Grace, Christ, Salvation

Only Fear the Lord ~ Brittany DeMoville

Just as God commanded the Israelites to fear Him and not any other gods, Christians should purge their lives of both internal and external influences that would seek to steal their worship, obedience, and reverence that belongs to Him alone.

Christian Life, Faith, God's Will, Trusting GodAmy SappDecember 29, 2025Popular, Unpopular, Feel, Think, Say, Fear the Lord, No Fear

Joy ~ Theresa Del Rio

As we know, true Joy is not seasonal or situational. It doesn’t arrive with the lighting of the tree or Amazon Prime and then somehow disappears like the last Christmas cookie.

Reach for His Hand - Melody Decker

God’s Word has placed in my mind this beautiful picture of my Heavenly Father always standing at my right side with his left hand opened and waiting for me to take hold in absolute trust and confidence while He battles for me with the might of His right hand.

Thanksgiving is Amazing - Christi Davis

Several years ago, Bro. Dan Martin made a statement that has stayed with me to this day. He said, “What if we woke up tomorrow with only the things we were thankful for today?”

Living for Others - Tina Dail

‍ ‍Lord, help me live from day to day

In such a self-forgetful way

That even when I kneel to pray

My prayer shall be for others!

Others, Lord, yes others—

Let this my motto be

Help me to live for others

That I may live like Thee.

Christian Life, Christian Service, Faith, God's Will, Love of GodAmy SappNovember 10, 2025JOY, Living for Others', Serving Others, Others, Love, Big God

Digging Wells for the Next Generation - Amy Sapp

Psalm 84 is a psalm of longing for the presence of God and the blessings that come from dwelling in His house. Within these verses, we find a powerful metaphor about making wells in dry places—a calling for us to create life-sustaining resources not just for ourselves, but for those coming behind us. Today, we will explore how we can live in such a way that we leave spiritual “wells” for others.

When Life Gives You Lemons, God Can Make Lemonade - Chrissy Cunningham

First, we have the peel. This will represent our lives. Each peel is bright and beautiful. Every lemon has a peel. Just like we all will face trials. Notice James did not say IF you fall into diverse temptations, he said When you do. We need to remember that each person we pass or are around is facing something no matter what the outward appearance portrays.

Christian Life, Christian Service, Encouragement, Faith, TrialsAmy SappOctober 27, 2025Life, Trials, Lemonade, Joy, Produce, Purpost, Bitter

Praying Hands - Amy Sapp

Have you ever looked at your hands and wondered what impact they could make in the world? Not just when they hold a baby, stir the soup, or wipe a tear, but when they are folded in prayer.