The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Thu, 07/31/25
Hello, Pastor Matt Chandler writes about a time he and a couple of his friends invited a young woman named Kim to a gospel concert. Matt was hopeful…
Published: Wed, 07/30/25
Hello, Author Dan Brown wrote the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code. At first glance, the plot isn't anything that stands out above the normal…
Published: Tue, 07/29/25
Hello, A number of years ago, Stephen Curtis Chapman and his family e perienced the loss of a daughter. It is always difficult to lose someone that…
Published: Mon, 07/28/25
Hello, Dog owner Peggy Ranger dropped off her si -year-old Shih Tzu at Montreal Dogs, a popular day care for dogs whose owners need to leave town for…
Published: Sun, 07/27/25
Hello, A young rabbi found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the Friday service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half…
Published: Sat, 07/26/25
Hello, On July 8th of 2012, Bible scholar Craig S. Keener wrote a short article for The Huffington Post titled "Jesus E isted." He started the article…
Published: Fri, 07/25/25
Hello, According to new research, over the past 50 years Americans have increasingly emphasized "me" over "we"--or individualism over community.
Published: Thu, 07/24/25
Hello, In 2008, Paul Herbert, a municipal court judge from Ohio, was using Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life to disciple his teenage daughters.
Published: Wed, 07/23/25
Hello, Here's a devotional I wrote quite a while ago, but the message it carries is still applicable, today! 6 years ago, Chris Simpson led a white…
Published: Tue, 07/22/25
Hello, Ron Fournier, editorial director for The National Journal, has covered the careers of numerous politicians, including the last several…