How God Inspires Ambitious Generosity Article by Marshall SegalStaff writer, desiringGod.org MARCH 24, 2021 If we do not learn how to lay up treasures in heaven, we will inevitably settle for the treasures of earth — and miss out on something far more lasting and satisfying. When we hear, “Lay up treasures in heaven,” it might sound like, …
April Prayer Update
PRAISE: My workload has leveled off to the point I can potentially take a few days off to do some work on my townhouse. Please pray that I can make good use of the time.For more than 43 years God has provided my ministry financial needs, and He continues to prove Himself faithful. Thanks to the …
Reflections on Christ’s Crucifixion
BY RANDY ALCORN MARCH 31, 2021 Photo by John Thomas on Unsplash At the beginning of this Passion Week, it’s fitting that we turn our eyes to the cross. No tragedy could be greater than God’s blameless Son being slaughtered without mercy in horrid crucifixion. Yet as a result of His suffering, countless people will spend eternity with God in …
HEARTFELT PRAYERS*
A Prayer by William Barclay: O God, Our Father, we know our own weakness.Our minds are darkened, and by ourselves we cannot find and know the truth.Our wills are weak, and by ourselves we cannot resist temptation, or bring to its completion that which we resolve to do.Our hearts are fickle, and by ourselves we cannot …
A Man’s Heart Plans …*
Tom Selleck is an acting legend, inspiring and capturing the hearts of generations of Americans through his persuasive roles in numerous television shows and films. While he is one of the most successful people in the media industry, he has not always been as successful in all things. As a student at University of Southern …
St. Patrick’s Breastplate — A Prayer*
Written centuries ago by St. Patrick, this is a profound and simple prayer for protection.
Nigeria Woman Finds Hope and Life
Even during Covid-19 God is working in some exciting ways. Here's a Film Team worker report from a partner* team Nigeria: “I met a woman named Christiana who was upset because she didn’t have 500 nairas to buy food. I gave her 1,000 naira and tears flowed from her eyes. I visited her family and …
March Prayer Update
Praise:A. My trip to Florida in February was productive and saw God work in some exciting ways even in the midst of Covid-19. It was a brief, but refreshing change of pace and activity.B. I have seen some progress on raising additional monthly financial support. Pray for time outside of my office responsibilities to give …
Friendship changes lives*
Friendship is one of our greatest blessings. When friendships are good, they offer emotional support, build up our confidence, and inspire us to be our best selves. The importance of quality friendships can’t be overstated. They magnify life’s best parts and make terrible experiences a little more bearable. The Bible has a lot to say …
Time Never Stands Still*
How do you explain the relativity of time?” the professor was asked. “Well,” she replied, “if I am rushing to catch a plane, and the check-in clerk is so slow that I miss my flight, the extra two minutes don’t mean much to him but they sure make a difference to me. That’s relativity.” Time …
