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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

Only One Form of Success Will Last

by Wil Rice IV | May 19, 2025 | Devotionals

Mark 14:6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? She hath wrought a good work on me Do you want to be successful? That is kind of a dumb question. Everyone wants to be successful. The question is, “Successful at what?” The greatest failure in the world is...

Wisdom Is the Willingness to Hear

by Wil Rice IV | May 16, 2025 | Devotionals

Mark 12:37 …And the common people heard him gladly Are the smartest people you know the most spiritual people you know? Are the biggest theologians you know the most spiritual people you know? Are the most persuasive people you know the most spiritual people you know?...