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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 a Jesus Who Can Hurt Can Help

by Wil Rice IV | May 21, 2025 | Devotionals

Mark 15:2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it C.S. Lewis argued that Jesus Christ is not just a good teacher; he is either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. If Jesus said He was the Son of God, but knew He...

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...