Thursday, July 17, 2025

A Joyful Noise: What is Truth?

Secure in his palace and fortress, Pilate looked at the prisoner in front of him. The ever-growing mob that had simmered in...

Time For a Devotional Break: “No” Men In a “Yes” Men World

According to multiple definitions online, a “YES” MAN is one who agrees with whatever opinion is held by those around him, especially...

A Joyful Noise: Looking for the King

In the 12th century, a German bishop introduced his world to Prester John, a “king and priest … who lives … in...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: The Weight of Glory

Imagine someone walking up to you and offering to give you one million dollars, no strings (or taxes) attached. What would you...

A Joyful Noise: Praise for the Pastor

When the Apostle Paul wrote to his protégé, Timothy, he told him to count those who “labor in word and doctrine” worthy...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: A Headstone & a Legacy

Studying random headstones during a cemetery walk or simply scanning the obituary section of a newspaper can provide unique insights about the...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Come & See

Our world seems to be overwhelmed with appeals by individuals trying to sell us things: a weight-loss program, make-up, clothing, health supplements,...

Marriage Tune-Up Weekend at Hope Missionary Church

“Who says working on your marriage has to feel like work?” Marriage speakers Jeff & Debbie McElroy of Forever...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Meeting With a Skunk

This week I met a skunk. Not in person, but with my car. I never intended to hit the...

A Joyful Noise – 07-08-2023

REDEEMING REAL REALITY Once again, rockets glared and bombs bursted in air above the...