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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

Let God’s Word Be Your Guide

by Wil Rice IV | Mar 15, 2024 | Devotionals

Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. On the hill in the very middle of camp on the Bill Rice Ranch there is a place where the John R Rice Auditorium and a large dining hall sit, but seventy years ago...

The Wise Governs Himself

by Wil Rice IV | Mar 13, 2024 | Devotionals

Proverbs 28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged Last night several of us were talking about the upcoming presidential elections, and I’m sure we will all be...