devotionals.

Many of us travel on airplanes that take us to distant lands. Flying is not my favorite thing to do, but it’s necessary to get me where I need to be. However, among all my domestic and foreign travel, I will never forget this flight—or the destination it took me to. My dream starts with my family and I flying on a plane. There is no one else on board with us, not even a single flight attendant. And like any plane reaching its altitude, we are well within deep pockets of clo

Jules sits in her Fiat, waiting for God to reveal His presence. As she waits for the Lord, her gaze fixes on the small details of a Smith and Wesson resting on her skirt. It’s not easy for a girl struggling between two opinions—good and evil—while navigating the burdens of life. What else is a woman on the edge of adulthood to do? She believes her life depends on a saving grace as streaks of lights pass her on the road. "I'm not leaving until I see you," she says. "I need y

Miracle kisses a boy in her quiet musing. But Chase Montgomery isn't just a boy; he's a rising star on the high school football team. Chase is a boy that his number one fan finds pleasantly charming. “Will you be my girl?” he asks, holding her hand on the afternoon bus. “Okay!” she responds with shallow, rapid breaths. This day is one she’ll never forget; the adrenaline one feels when a rollercoaster nears its highest altitude describes a crush like hers. What should I do abo

Henry eyes the horizon, having his mind set about the direction his life will take. Having a perception about what love is and ought to be presents a set of challenges of its own. A war rages between good and evil for a prideful, wayward son of a praying mom like Fran. “The bible says…” says Fran. “But I believe…” Henry declares. A draft settles in the house, expanding the chill between Fran and her youngest child, who knows everything, he thinks, about life. "Self-deception