“But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Many families have suffered the heartache of a child turning his back on God. Whether it is a total rebellion against the…
“Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice.” (Psalm 55:17, NKJV) Prayer is a beautiful privilege given by God to His creation. The most basic definition of prayer is simply a conversation with God. In my lifetime, I have seen…
“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) On January 6, 2025, Jeriah Marco was born into a family that deeply loves God. As the beloved son of Mark and Jennifer Chavez, he began his life with hope, joy, and great expectation.…
Amid life’s many responsibilities, women often find themselves balancing countless roles—caring for family, managing homes, pursuing careers, serving in the church, and tending to the needs of others. With so much on our minds and hearts, it is easy for our days to become filled with routines, schedules, and obligations.…
“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Psalm 27:8 I like how the NLT phrases Psalm 27:8 – “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with Me’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’” David…
“And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his…
“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:5 David was just a youth when Samuel anointed him to be the King of Israel. Perhaps at the time, he did not understand fully what…
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye” (Psalm 32:8, KJV). “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast…
Prayer affects all aspects of our lives; therefore, Scripture admonishes us to pray without ceasing. Jesus declared, “I desire that my people commune with me. They with me and I with them.” Communication The primary purpose of prayer is to commune with God. Commune means to focus on Him, to…