In the previous issue, we looked at the importance of diligence. There is another reason why we need to practice being diligent in everything: The little things matter to God. There are times we may dismiss the little things. We falsely believe that they don’t matter or they’re too insignificant to fuss with. The trouble comes when we transfer these thoughts to …

I received a text message from a friend who was returning home from vacation. I anticipated reading that they were home safely, and ready for a sweet nap after an early morning of travel. If only this was the case. Instead, my screen contained stunning video footage of an apartment complex with significant fire damage. The weary traveler and other …

One was a traveler, the other, a security official. Two adults chit chatting lightly while proper travel protocols were being followed. From a distance, the exchange seemed innocent. When the screening process was complete, the traveler returned to their companion. Noticing the ease of how the conversation had occurred, the traveler’s companion wondered aloud if they knew each other. No, …

When our faith is challenged, we tend to challenge God. Are you there, God?Am I invisible to You?Helllooooo?!Why is this happening to me? Genesis 39:21 tells us “But the Lord was with Joseph in prison and showed him his faithful love.” Earlier in the chapter, we see that the Lord was also with Joseph as he climbed the hierarchy of slavery …