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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

A Hard Heart Makes a Hard Life

by Wil Rice IV | Jan 23, 2026 | Devotionals

Exodus 8:32 And Pharaoh hardened his heart, at this time also, neither would he let the people go It was very cold on the Bill Rice Ranch this morning. As usual, I drove my SUV from my house up the Ranch road nearly half a mile to where we meet every morning. There...

Let God Be God

by Wil Rice IV | Jan 21, 2026 | Devotionals

Genesis 50:19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God It is Monday morning. You go to work and have some huge impossible project your boss has given you to do. When you protest or ask some question about it, your boss says, “Just make it...