By Okwudili Umeweni “Do not hold on to me,” Jesus told her, “because I have not yet gone back up to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them that I am returning to him who is my Father and their father, my God and their God.” (John 20:17 TEV).” A friend as [...]

By Cindie York Come quickly, Lord and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn from me or I will surely die. Show me where to walk that I may not stumble. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on firm footing. In Your righteousness, bring me out of this distress and shower me with [...]

Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11Give us this day our daily bread. 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, [...]

By Patrick Roberts Apart from God, people’s ability to love is governed by the fear that their investments of love might not return to them. They are frightened that their secret, prized possessions won’t be right where they left them if they don’t continually cling. But far superior and eternally freeing is the nature of [...]

By Jeff Peterson Imagine yourself living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. A crowd is gathered in the streets. It’s a hot day; you are tired and the dust clings to your skin, but you walk over to see what the commotion is all about. There, in the center of the crowd, is a [...]