The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind. —Psalm 115:16     It was the perfect day for a hike. Cool, but not cold, without even a hint of rain. My husband selected a regional park about a 40-minute drive away that promised breathtaking views of the Potomac River. We had never been to this place before, but with Great Falls National Park closed due to government shutdowns, we thought we’d try something new. The long drive provided us with a

God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. —1 John 4:16   My mother cross-stitched the guardian angel...

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”...

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit— fruit that will last— and so that whatever...

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I...

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. —Ephesians 6:4   With...