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by Wil Rice IV | January 8, 2024 | Articles, Devotionals | 0 Comments

I Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore Haven’t...

What Does Easter Mean?

by Lauren Rice | April 8, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

What better time to remind ourselves of the truth that Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, and resurrected from the grave? When evil is staring us in the face is the best time to consider the truth of Easter and what it means for us.

Are You Curious or Committed?

by Lauren Rice | April 7, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

Curiosity may lead you to Jesus, but you must take a lingering look and listen to really know Jesus. Will you stay long enough to hear Jesus answer the question, “What is truth?”

Recent Devotionals

Patience and Humility for the Big Picture

by Wil Rice IV | Dec 15, 2025 | Devotionals

Genesis 36:43 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites Recently I was reading a PhD about what we can learn about history through DNA. If you trace how he...

Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place?

by Wil Rice IV | Dec 12, 2025 | Devotionals

Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed Have you ever been stuck between a rock and a hard place? You can’t move forward or retreat because it is...