By David Faust Someone has said, “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but it takes faith to count the apples in a seed.” God designed plants to show remarkable resilience. A couple of years ago my wife took the pruning shears to an overgrown houseplant and chopped it down to a mere stub. […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 5:1-11 By Mike Berry Many years ago I attended a Christmas musical at my in-laws’ church. I was excited to go for one simple reason—it was Christmas. I love Christmas. As my family will testify (with rolling eyes and grunts)—I have to be told no to getting Christmas decorations out on […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 9:6-18 By Mike Berry I’ve often thought, I don’t deserve all of these blessings. I mean it. I’ve done far more things wrong in my life than I have right. A few mornings ago, I woke up early, found my spot in a chair in our hallway, sipped my coffee, and […]
By David Faust It already had been a long night even before we boarded the plane. Weather-related delays made me miss my connecting flight. Now as the clock passed 11:00 p.m., I stood in line with a crowd of tired-looking passengers in the Dallas airport, hoping to get home on the last flight of the […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 8:28-39 By Mike Berry A few years ago, I was suddenly fired from the church I had been serving with for almost 2 years. It stung. It was embarrassing. Most firings are. The church was in a transition, and my philosophy was a bit different than theirs, so it was clear […]
