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 for a Devotional Break: Walking Shoes & Rocking Chairs
By this time next week, I’ll be retired.
After 26 years of teaching, there will be no need for...
A Joyful Noise: Persecution Still Lives Part 2
At the beginning of each year, the organization Open Doors, which serves persecuted Christians worldwide, releases its...
Time to Take a Devotional Break: Wasting the Waiting
Today’s world finds waiting to be a serious problem. Society has become so accustomed to instant messages, video streaming, fast food, and...
A Joyful Noise – 07-08-2023
REDEEMING REAL REALITY
Once again, rockets glared and bombs bursted in air above the...
Time for a Devotional Break: The Distortion of Sin
Unlike any dreaded dental appointment, visiting the optometrist has never caused me concern - until the most recent consultation. When asked the...
A Joyful Noise: Pray Instead of Panic
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be...
A Joyful Noise: Spring Break to Remember
In February, a company specializing in travel insurance polled 3,250 customers about their spring break plans, and according to the results, people...
A Joyful Noise: The Anguish of Anger
I pity a person I’ve never met.
I don’t know his—or her—real name; he or she uses the name...
A Joyful Noise: Pondering Christmas
“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
Mary no doubt had plenty to ponder.