That’s Grace
In high school, I had the same bus driver named Stella for all four years. I also had some friends on my bus who would often ask me to sing. I repeatedly said no until one day their asking wore me...
Author: Laura Colella
As Faithful As A First Responder
I’ll never forget waking up to an ambulance siren as it echoed through downtown Chicago. It’s common when you live in the city, but this time it wasn’t someone else being rescued. It was me....
Idols Of Our Own Making
In the first-century Ephesus, commerce and religion were connected. Today’s passage describes how Demetrius stirred up his fellow tradesmen to stop Paul from preaching the Gospel. Demetirus insisted...
Some Bridges Should Be Burned
It had to be an interesting and exciting time in Ephesus when Paul was there for two years preaching and mentoring. The passage for today directly follows the story of a demon-possessed man who beat...
Make Sure You Are Authorized
Did you read today’s Scripture passage yet? If not, don’t read on until you do so. Can you picture the scene? It sounds wild to me—almost not real. And yet, the truth is, as Peter writes in 1...
When You Need It Most
I’ll never forget the first time I lost a job. I didn’t do anything wrong per se. My boss just let me know one day, “You’re not a fit around here.” Ouch! This hurt to hear and lead to a...
Research For The Truth
Awestruck, I gazed up at the sky outside Fairbanks, Alaska. My tripod was set up, and I was marveling at the intense colors the camera could capture beyond what my eyes could see. The man next to me...
We Don’t Have To Live On A Boat
Last year, my husband did a round of chemotherapy, a round of radiation, underwent an extensive surgery, and has been considered cancer-free since. We can’t measure the answered prayers or the...
Together, We Can Do This
Several years ago, a friend and I took a motorcycle trip out to Oregon. Our journey took us through South Dakota. As I rode west on Route 212 heading toward the Missouri River, enjoying the beautiful...