At one time or another, we have all asked ourselves, โHow does my life matter?โ Time is so fleeting, and this earth is only temporary. But knowledge of that fact…
One aspect of life that I savor the most is adventure! I love thinking about what’s over the next horizon and discovering a new flavor, a new trail, or a…
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently…
Jesus often taught in parables. One of the most memorable was that of the Prodigal Son. The story goes that the younger son demanded his inheritance and then left for…
Everything we do, we do in hopeโwhether itโs to go to work or wash the dishes. We act expecting a certain outcome from those actions.As believers, the Bible calls on…
When we were young, I clearly remember Mike griping about having to go to family reunions because all the conversations were about everyoneโs aches and pains. We are now old,…
Do you know who first made that statement? No, it wasnโt someone ignorant, it was someone who was informed.Why? Because knowledge comes with a hidden price tag; you canโt unknow…
by Stacy Lyn Harris Food is central to life. You cannot live without it. Every generation before us, and everyone after us, will experience the sacred rhythm of growing, harvesting,…
Over the last few weeks, I have been helping several teenagers prepare Bible stories to share on their first mission trip. As I was watching them interact and plan the…
The other day, my 17-year-old son and I were bouncing down the road in his old Ford pickup. We were talking about life, work and ministry, and he mentioned some…
We are excited to host a Christian family camp this year right here in Middle Tennessee. Nestled in a beautiful valley just a few miles from No Greater Joy is…
Do you know what an expectation is? The official definition is: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.But even though my last name…