Jun 25, 2026 | Devotions
Mary Slessor’s compassionate heart led her to open her arms to those in need. The Scottish missionary, born in 1848, served among the people of Okoyong in a distant land. Superstition led people of that region to believe that when twins were born, one was good...
Jun 24, 2026 | Devotions
I was inspired while reading a historical fiction account of the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman college. The stories of her determination and care for others led me to read more about her. One account tells how in the early 1900s she...
Jun 23, 2026 | Devotions
“He has a sugar face!” our vet exclaimed as she gave our young dog his annual checkup. “A sugar face?” I asked. “It’s a term used for retrievers whose faces turn prematurely white,” she replied, smiling. “It’s just...
Jun 22, 2026 | Devotions
My great uncle’s memorial service featured a meal of roast beef, corn, and beans to honor the hospitality that he and his wife lived out for many years. Each Sunday morning, they would put a large roast and veggies in the crock pot before going to church. After...
Jun 21, 2026 | Devotions
I trudged into the grocery store to buy a Father’s Day card. I had forgiven my father. I had tried reconciling over the years—prayerfully processing the hurts inflicted before and after I left home at fifteen. Sadly, decades later, I still couldn’t...
