Scripture for Today 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. We are a graced people. The Lord gifted us with eternal life when we trusted Jesus as Savior. His gifts do not end at our...

Scripture for Today 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NLT) 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. I have often used a paraphrase of this verse...

CBC Family, We did not gather yesterday and I want to stay in touch. Here is what we are going to do: we will post Scripture, a prayer, and a song daily. Matt and Chris will be joining me in this effort. We might add a video chat during the...

A Needless Death Hebrews 2:5-18 Much as been written on the subject of the work of Christ on the cross. Words like atonement, propitiation, and justification rise to the surface for followers of Christ as we meditate on what most of the world assumes was just another needless death. Many...

Intentional Parenting: Sadness (Naomi and Ruth) Sadness is not a wrong feeling. However, our hope in the midst of sadness is that we will not remain so but will find joy again. Don’t diminish your children’s suffering or sadness. Encourage them to remember that wounds of the heart will heal...