My faith was tested 4 years ago, more than it ever had been before… On July 15, 2009, I received an emergency text from one of my son’s best friends, Blake. I remember what it said to this day. “Colleen, call ASAP! It’s about Dan. He is about to be airlifted”. That was it, that was the message said. When…
I think I was about five when I had my first church camp encounter. My mom worked in the kitchen as was part of the food crew, my dad was a counselor and he ran the canteen. The canteen was the hot spot for making new relationships. It was an oasis of the popular and the dreamy. A snack king’s wish, yes, but the place to wait for what the…
The choice of words make a huge difference. What we say to our kids, our spouse, our boss, our friends and standing in line, the words we use are so powerful. Sometimes we say words that shouldn’t be said. Sometimes we omit words that need to be said. In James 3, we find that words can change the course of life. no man can tame the tongue,…
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Zach Sobiech’s story and his song, you can do both at the same time with this powerful video: We were able to talk with Zach’s mom, Laura, about her son and how life has been since the diagnosis. How is Zach doing, and what has the response been to Zach’s story? How is this…
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Experience how the Word of God and the power of grace, through Jesus Christ, can rejuvenate your faith and enrich your lives.
Intimate communion with God is so vital to our well-being now and eternally, yet hindrances still come in the way of our relationship with God.
How do we learn to be more aware of God? First, slow down and be still.
Instead of causing concern, times of pain and hurt should draw us into the arms of God Anne Graham Lotz says.
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Jim Rubart discusses healing and faith, prominent themes in his novel, The Chair.
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Are you plagued with thoughts of being not good enough? Renee Swope shares her story of overcoming self-doubt and learning to be confident in Christ.
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He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
