To A Watching World, Time With Jesus Shows

by Kevin Burton “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” reads 2 Timothy 2:15 in the KJV. Great advice from the Apostle Paul the world’s greatest evangelist, calling for focus and diligence in Bible study. Yet it is not command of …

State Mottos, Including My Home State, Kansas

by Dictionary Scoop A motto is part of a state’s identity, much like a nickname or a famous landmark, and is often born from a real moment in history. Let’s dig into ten of these mottos and the history that shaped them. 1-Kansas: Ad astra per aspera This one means “to the stars through difficulties,” …

Only A Life Walking With God Can Satisfy

by Kevin Burton    There is a God-shaped vacuum inside each person’s heart, said the French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and writer. Blaise Pascal.    Try to fill that vacuum with something, anything other than God, and life will suck. If that seems false to you in the moment, it will prove true in the …

Five Reasons To Read The Old Testament

by: Gary L. Ivey Christianityculture.com    Christians usually spend most of their Bible study time in the New Testament. That makes sense, because Christians are focused on Christ, and The New Testament is where we learn about Christ and his ministry in the Gospels, then the growth and development of Jesus Christ’s Church.   Not only …

How To Help Others Through Life’s Burdens

by Dr. Charles Stanley    It’s hard to watch someone you care about struggle against a heavy load, particularly when you’re not sure how to help.    Maybe it’s a friend suffering from a chronic illness, a coworker in a painful family situation, or someone at church quietly struggling with loneliness—these trying circumstances can grieve …

Reading To Mom From “The Blue Book”

 by Kevin Burton    We called it the Blue Book, and it was/is a gift from God, via Grand Rapids.    There was a season, still very fresh in memory, when my mother, having slowly lost most of her abilities, was bedridden, periodically quite discouraged, badly in need of comfort.    Toward the end of …

Open The Door To Jesus, It Opens From Within

by Kevin Burton    Jesus is the all-powerful Son of God. There is no door in Heaven or on earth that he can not open.    In fact, shortly after His resurrection, Jesus passed through a locked door to join a meeting of His disciples. You can read about that in John 20:19. (That’s a …

GNN: Teen Uses Lasso To Save Drowning Man

by Kevin Burton    Whatever skillset you have, you can use it for good just when a neighbor needs it most.    That’s the theme of today’s stories from the Good News Network.    The more troubling, heartbreaking news must be covered. We can’t stick our heads in the sand and ignore reality. But it …

Yes, God Can Use You, Listen For His Call

by Kevin Burton    Peek into the book of Acts today Christian friend, and catch a glimpse of Lydia. And after doing so, be encouraged.    With no special credentials, no special ability, except avail-ability, Lydia stepped up to support the work of the Lord.    This was in Philippi, at the time, the most …

Lessons In Perseverance From Famous Athletes

by Dictionary Scoop    Throughout history, sports legends have given us more than just great games to watch. These were people at the top of their game who pushed themselves to the limit. And still, along the way, they picked up knowledge that is relevant to all of us.  Here are ten quotes that stand …