Christians Read

• Rich and Poor by James R. Coggins
  James 5 begins with a forceful condemnation of the rich: “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and … Continue reading →
• Something Strange by James R. Coggins
  I found something strange in my mailbox today. Among all the flyers (air mail), store coupons, political advertisements, bills, lottery notices, etc. was a white envelope about nine inches by four inches. I couldn’t recall ever seeing anything like it. … Continue reading →
• Car Shopping by Tara Randel
  Earlier this summer my vehicle started having trouble. I love my 2003 Jeep Liberty. I was only supposed to have it for a few years, but ten years later, it’s mostly going strong. With a bit of age creeping in. … Continue reading →
• Humility by James R. Coggins
  The biblical writer James wrote: “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’…Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we … Continue reading →
• Sprinting in Faith by Nancy J. Farrier
  Writing is often a solitary business. You have your writing area, usually away from people or things that might distract—such as cute cat videos or a good book to read. When you are on your own, it’s often easy to … Continue reading →
• Paul Simon Is a Poet by James R. Coggins
  I discovered the music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel when I was in university, and I was deeply impressed, particularly by the lyrics, most of which were written by Paul Simon. As the years have gone on, I have … Continue reading →
• Everybody Needs a Martha!
  The story of Martha from the Bible reveals several things about her. She had a servant’s heart. We first meet Martha while she and her sister and brother are hosting a dinner for Jesus. Martha wanted everything to be perfect … Continue reading →
• The Unruly Tongue by James R. Coggins
  The Biblical writer James addressed the dangers associated with the tongue (that is, associated with our words) in James 1:19-27. In James 3:1-12, he went further. James began by warning, “Not many of you should become teachers…because…we who teach will … Continue reading →
• Keep Track of Reading by Tara Randel
  Have you ever wondered how many books you read each year? I never really thought about it until the women in my chiropractor’s office were talking about it. It was in January of this year and the doctor was lamenting … Continue reading →
• The Spiritual Journey of John Denver by James R. Coggins
  “You can talk to God and listen to the casual reply,” John Denver sang in the song “Rocky Mountain High.” What did he mean by that? Denver was an American singer and songwriter who died in a solo plane crash … Continue reading →
• What’s Your Story?
  Usually when someone asks us about our story we think about where we’re from. What we do for a living. Our family. And that is our story. . .but God is the one writing it—not us. God has a plan … Continue reading →
• The Real Story by Nancy J. Farrier
  I recently had the privilege of writing a short story slated to be part of a book of short stories. This is my first foray into short fiction, and it was a challenge for me. I enjoyed being part of … Continue reading →
• The Obedient Farewell by Julie Arduini
  This is me last month, helping at a color run activity while serving at Special Touch Summer Getaway Ohio, a camp for those with disabilities. I was in my glory because not only was I with my family and friends, … Continue reading →