American Anthem by Rachel Schafer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQW1rpl-1MM Celebrating 250 years of America and the many blessings God has given to us as a nation!
Who might you encourage today?*
*Source, NCF Saturday 7, 05.02.2026.
Obedience, Paul Kim*
*Paul Kim Faith & Co – Seattle Pacific University • 2 min (Taken original from NCF**, Saturday 7, 03.28.2026) *Paul Kim, former CEO of PICSA, knows following God sometimes requires us to obey a process we cannot fully understand. Hear him explain what God has made clear to him about stewarding well the skills, time, and opportunities …
An Easter Meditation: Whatever God Requires, He Provides by Austin Pryor*
>LISTEN> When God planned for Abraham to be the “father of many nations,” He miraculously provided a son in Isaac. When God commanded Abraham to offer his only son as a sacrifice, He provided a substitute that He found acceptable in Isaac’s place. Abraham called the mountain “Jehovah-jireh,” that is, “God will provide” (Genesis 22:13-14). …
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St. Patrick: “There Is Nothing I Have That Is Not God’s Gift to Me*”
<LISTEN> St. Patrick's Day has become associated with many things that have little to do with the actual Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the Fifth Century (he died sometime around AD 461). Contrary to popular belief, Patrick was not Irish. He was born in what is now England in the late days of the …
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The Way of St. Patrick
With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, I think you would be encouraged by this thought provoking short film from our Western European team. St. Patrick lived out what he believe, put Christ first and his legacy continues today. How does this film speak to you? What might your legacy be?
Consider*
*Courtesy of National Christian Foundation.
The Freedom of Simple Living by Matt Bell*
Not long ago, a friend went through his closet and gave away literally half of his clothes. Rather than missing the items, he said life felt less complicated. Instead of feeling deprived, he felt freed up. Similarly, Jane Hammerslough, author of Dematerializing: Taming the Power of Possessions, describes how a roof repair gone wrong forced her …
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Happiness Is Not Where You Live, But How You Live*
A rich man went to see a psychologist because despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one ceramic, another glass and one rubber. Then he told the man to start juggling them. The rich man quickly lost control. As he was about to drop the ceramic ball, he …
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