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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

God Is Greater Than Our Reductions of Him

by Wil Rice IV | Mar 26, 2025 | Devotionals

Nahum 1:1 The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. Each morning when I am skimming the news, I skim the political cartoon of the day. A political cartoon is making a point. It is a caricature; an exaggeration or emphasis of the character...

The Way God Forgives

by Wil Rice IV | Mar 24, 2025 | Devotionals

Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy People who solve problems don’t think like the people who make...