2020 // Issue 1

Lord, Open My Eyes

By Curtis Going Not long after my wife, Jennifer, and I were married, we discovered that I had a vision problem. As we would drive down the interstate, Jennifer would point to a sign and read what it said and I would ask, “What sign?” because I could not see it. Other times, as I tried to steer our vehicle into a parking lot entrance, I would enter the turn earlier than I should have, and I bumped into curbs numerous times and nearly drove into a ditch once or twice.  I desperately needed to...

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The Basis For Encouragement

The Basis For Encouragement

By Paul Pierpoint  As we face the new year, we have no knowledge of what the future may hold. There is a faith we can demonstrate that will bring encouragement no matter what may take place—good or bad.   Psalm 46 is one of my favorite Psalms. I enjoy viewing how the Psalmist finds encouragement, even in the worst of his trials. This Psalm contains some key verses that unlock for us timeless truths that would be good to memorize. (Psalm 46:1–11) 1. The Psalmist describes the need for...

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