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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

Simplify Your Life: Do the Right Thing

by Wil Rice IV | Jan 14, 2026 | Devotionals

Genesis 44:34 For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father Not long ago I enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family. We celebrated at my dad and mom-in-law’s house. What I am reminded of when...

Providence is God’s Orchestration of Elements

by Wil Rice IV | Jan 12, 2026 | Devotionals

Genesis 41:52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath cause me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction In the not-too-distant future, my wife and I and some others will be going to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. It has lovely,...