Devotional thoughts on John 11:38-44 By Elizabeth Matko Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He wants us to know that despite grief, tears, problems, and pain, his peace is ours for the taking. Even in the face of trouble, hardship, persecution, and […]
By Melissa Wuske Effective Suicide Prevention In the face of rising suicide rates nationwide—despite interventions like the national suicide hotline—the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit has seen dramatic success. When they began back in 2001, they had a bold goal—zero suicides—and a new approach designed to head off mental health crises rather than react […]
By David Faust I don’t like to wait. In stores, slow-moving checkout lines test my patience. At work, lengthy meetings make me fidget. On the highway, traffic jams stress me out and so do red lights that take too long to turn green. Daily life is filled with delays and minor inconveniences, so I try […]
By Laura McKillip Wood For Valentin and Luba Siney, ministry is a family tradition. Valentin grew up in Kherson, Ukraine and comes from a long line of Ukrainian ministers. His grandparents ministered during the difficult years of the Soviet Union. His father started a church in Kherson in the late 1990s. His father’s invitation to […]
Devotional thoughts on John 2:1-12 By Elizabeth Matko What if Mary had not chosen to intercede for the bride and groom who had run out of wine? Would the astounding miracle in Cana ever have happened? Would God’s glory have been revealed that day? Would the disciples’ faith have been solidified? Sometimes we need someone […]
