God’s Plans

             Kelly popped her earbuds into her ears and queued up a Christian podcast. Determined to improve both her spiritual and physical health, she set off at a brisk walk around her neighborhood. For the first mile, she pressed on at a rapid pace, trying to...

The Ultimate Coach

            Jim saved his sermon notes and closed his laptop. He’d better hurry if he wanted to get to practice on time. Someday, his little church would have enough of a membership to sustain him as a full-time pastor, but for now, he needed the income from his...

Rejoicing Over You

Danielle approached her boss’s office. His door was closed, and she could hear his raised voice on the phone. This was the third day in a row she’d tried to schedule a meeting with him. Sighing, she walked back to her cubicle. She really could use some guidance on...

Daily Bread

  Connor cast his line into the water and settled into his camp chair next to Grandpa. “What a perfect day,” Grandpa said. “Not a cloud in the sky or a mosquito in sight. I could stay on this dock for hours.” He turned toward Connor. “What’s on your mind, son?...

Humility

Lizzie took a deep breath and entered the room. Joining a women’s Bible study was a bit nerve-wracking, but it would be a good way to get to know people. This would help her decide whether this was the church God wanted her to attend. She’d prayed about it, but hadn’t...