Searching for Comfort (Exodus 20:3)
R.J. was searching for something else to comfort herself. She writes, “It was one of those anniversary months, when I…
Category: Bible
What’s Your Response When Gossip is Served?
How will you respond next time gossip is served? We’re all guilty of it eating and serving gossip. We dress…
Our Heavenly Father Gives Good Gifts
No matter how much I may ache for prayers to be answered or circumstances to change, this much is true:…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 7: Job
Despite his pain, Job interceded on behalf of his foolish friends, just as Jesus, our Savior, intercedes for us. As…
Honor, Courage and Faith (Take Five)
In today’s Take Five, we’re going to revisit some posts on Trochia that deal with these themes. Whether you are…
Comparing Two Dreamers, from the Old and New Testament
The Bible is filled with stories of real people with real dreams, just like us. RJ Thesman takes a closer…
What is Evidence of the Holy Spirit?
So what is the telling sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of a Christian? Galatians 5:22-23 tells…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 6: Moses Points to Christ
Moses is a picture of Christ, our redeemer and guide. He also struck a rock that will give water, pointing…
Of Mice and Sin
Like the little mice running at night in the grass outside our house, my sin is also not very noticeable…
Reading the Bible in Context
Most of us have likely encountered questionable teaching within the church. Sometimes, this comes from someone who has lifted a…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 4: Blessed to be a Blessing
Abraham demonstrates faith in God and reminds us that we also have hope and life in Christ! “God will bless…
God’s Word Prunes Our Lives (John 15:1-8)
I chose the word “fruitful” inspired by John 15:1-8 as my one word for the next twelve months. When we…