Your Open Word e-Devotional for November 4th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Mon, 11/04/24

Hello, Have you ever had someone in your life who acted in a manner that did not show gratitude after you had done something really nice for them? How…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for November 3rd, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Sun, 11/03/24

Updated: Sun, 11/03/24

Hello, Ale Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for November 2nd, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Sat, 11/02/24

Hello, A few years ago Dr. Nick Stinnett of the University of Nebraska conducted a group of studies called the "Family Strengths Research…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for November 1st, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Fri, 11/01/24

Hello, It's the first day of November, and when we arrive at this day of the year, I usually begin to think about the upcoming two months ahead. My…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 31st, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Thu, 10/31/24

Halloween? Hello, I have to admit it right up front; Halloween is my least favorite holiday. Although I certainly did my share of "trick-or-treating"…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 30th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Wed, 10/30/24

Hello, According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press, the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 29th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Tue, 10/29/24

Updated: Tue, 10/29/24

Hello, A parable: One day, two men appeared before a judge to have a dispute settled. One argued that the other had moved the boundary maker by five…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 28th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Mon, 10/28/24

Hello, It is said that King Frederick William IV of Prussia once visited a school and spoke to the students. Holding up a stone he asked the children:…

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 27th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Sun, 10/27/24

Hello, Marathon runners often reach the point where they wonder whether they can keep going. They hit the wall. They doubt they can finish the race.

Your Open Word e-Devotional for October 26th, {{ subscriber.first_name | capitalize }}

Published: Sat, 10/26/24

Hello, I'm not sure if this story is a parable or not, but I really like its lesson: There was an elderly man who had to leave home after 70 years. He…