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A Good Reason for Thanks

Those who've seen Jean Louis Gerome Ferris' painting commemorating the first Thanksgiving are likely to be misled by the artist's rendering. The idyllic scene belies the reality that life-threatening challenges faces the Pilgrims daily.  Even before their journey across the ocean began, travel guides to the New World cautioned, "First, make thy... >Full Story

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Do you need a little encouragement today? Our mentors are available any time “And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,  which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. (Luke 9:30-31) Jesus goes up to the mountain to pray with the two disciples he trusted the most. John...... >Read More



Eagerly Seeking

“They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them” (2 Chronicles 15:15). Eagerly: fervently, enthusiastically, readily, willingly, keenly. One dictionary even includes “raring to go” as a synonym! Many years ago we owned a horse that perfectly fit that last definition. While he needed firm encouragement to keep up speed on the way out...... >Read More



A Whisper in the Night

Are you struggling with fear? Take this online study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). As a member of single women's group at my church, I host Potluck in the Parlor on... >Read More



The Bible

Are you facing disappointments and shattered dreams? This study talks about that. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope" (Romans 15:4). I...... >Read More



Spiritual Harvest

If you are hurting from the pain of having lost a loved one, we care and  want to pray for you. This time of year always brings to mind the seasonal word ‘harvest.’ As nature goes through its seasons, so we do as Christians. As Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every... >Read More



Encouragement in Believing

Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “I needed to hear that”, Kelly said with a catch in her voice. The layoff notice had come as a... >Read More



I was a Stranger

Struggling in your marriage? This online lesson will encourage you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. Jesus said, "I was a stranger, and you took me in" (Matthew 25:35-b). I was eighteen when my fiancé, Al Larson, received orders to move from Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey...... >Read More


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