Favorite Psalm: Psalm 40
During my second trip to Haiti in 2010, we worked in Arcahaie, a city that is north of Port au Prince. Part of our responsibility on the trip was to help create the pit where the outhouse or latrine would
Favorite Psalm: Psalm 91
The Palm of His Hand By Brother Kevin Hastings Sudden death, the loss of a job, a health diagnosis, disagreements with co-workers, stress over how ends will meet, or any number of things may come into our life on any
Favorite Psalm: Psalm 1
This summer The Guide devotion will focus on the Psalms. Over the next three months different voices will share their favorite Psalm and how it encourages and challenges their life. We pray you will find in these devotions one of
The Christ of Every Road: Personal and Universal
The effects of Pentecost reach beyond the initial experience to a growing trust in the Lord for each day. When Pentecost comes in our lives, we are changed. The way we view the world around us changes. On the first
The Christ of Every Road: Questions & Answers
I was told the story of a college student who was taking a philosophy class in college. The night before the final exam, he decided to spend more time drinking with friends than he did in preparation for the exam.
The Christ of Every Road: Perspective
The world is filled with data. Whether the data is accurate, well-presented, or factual is open for debate. No matter the subject, a person can search a topic or idea and discover videos, articles, podcasts, and blogs. There are numerous
The Christ of Every Road: Christlike
As I walk through life, engaging with people and considering how those people perceive me, I often wonder, “Do they see Jesus in me?” That is, are my actions Christlike. As we continue to study The Christ of Every Road:
The Christ of Every Road—Our Witness
The progression from fear to courage is not conceptual and limited to a feeling. As we are empowered to face and defeat the fear in our lives, it exhibits itself in action. We move from a place of hiding and
The Christ of Every Road—Courage
Changes in our lives, new opportunities, and invitations to move outside our comfort zones naturally bring some forms of anxiety and fear. We are people who like comfort and normal for our lives. Even if there is something we can
The Christ of Every Road—Behind Closed Doors
When there is uncertainty, fear can creep into our minds and hearts creating hesitation and feelings of being overwhelmed. When those parts of life that once made sense become less coherent, we tend to retreat to where life seemed more