The Midland Miracle
Read: Psalm 71:8-22 O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation. (v. 18) On May 19, 2020, two separate, long-neglected dam structures buckled under the cumulative weight of heavy rains. Wixom Lake drained within an hour, quickly followed by Sanford Lake, sending water surging downstream. In its wake, it left […]
Christmas in October!
Read: Numbers 15:37-41 And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD. (v. 39) Betty’s father had hand-carved the ornate and detailed nativity set, finishing the Holy Family only a few months before he died. Every December, the family took turns carefully setting it up in […]
Hope for Albanian Prisons
Prison chaplains in Albania are seeing lives change as they share translated copies of the Words of Hope daily devotional. Daily Devotions Near + Far Words of Hope is well known in North America for the production of small, pocket-sized daily devotional booklets. These resources contain Scripture, a meditation, and a prayer prompt for every […]
Food for the Body and Soul
Read: Matthew 25:31-46 Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (v. 40) The first car arrived early and waited. By 5:00 p.m., the line of vehicles stretched beyond sight. They came because once again, Angela, a local attorney with a […]
June 2022 Prayer Guide
INDONESIA — We give thanks for the start of a new listener community in Indonesia. The group name is “Galilea,” and there are about 20 members. Most of those who attend are high school students. Pray for the community coordinator, as she seeks to minister to these young people. Pray also that COVID-19 transmissions in […]
That Crane Guy
Read: John 13:31-35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (v. 35) The 22-foot pontoon boat hung precipitously from the top of the 35-foot tree. As it swayed in the heavy wind, it was clear something was going to break or fall. Justin maneuvered his […]
Look Up!
Read: Luke 23:26-38 The people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him. (v. 35) The Sanford Clock had been a focal point of the community for years. Its letters proudly beamed “Welcome to Sanford!” Nothing fancy, but a warm hometown reminder that the residents cared about each other and Sanford deserved its spot on […]
Faith-Filled Acts of Love
Read: Titus 3:1-15 Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need. (v. 14) Bill and Kandis have lived in Midland for 33 years. On May 20th, as thousands of homes were filled with mud and water from the flood, their home remained dry and intact, two […]
Dedication—Even to the End
Read: Ruth 1:7-17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. (v. 17) After embracing and kissing each of her daughters-in-law, Naomi urged them to return to their families of origin. One did, but Ruth refused, instead saying, “Where you die I will die.” Such devotion, such personal dedication and complete abandonment […]