Stained glass windows are a beautiful sight! Rays of light reflect through them in colorful patterns and soothing hues. The church I attend was blessed with an abundance of such windows. Up until recently the largest of these was in danger. Rising in the middle of the front chancel wall, with a picture...

After I lost my foster son two weeks before he was going to officially become my son, I began learning how important it is to share my thoughts, feelings and emotions with God. I learned the intimacy that God wants with each of us through...

Invite everyone to stand up and form a circle. Ask everyone to spread out their arms full length to measure how much space you should have between each family member. Walk behind each family member and...

Jordan knew that God was leading her. She had decided she would leave everything behind and go to a six-week program in Australia hosted by David Assherick. This six-week program would train her to become a Bible worker. Oppositions were coming from every angle, but there was no doubt in Jordan's mind that she...

People have often told me that I have a distinctly defining voice. Many times, people have identified me by my voice before they see my face. That probably happens to many of us. How about God’s voice? Can we hear Him? How are we able to identify His voice above all the others around us? Is it possible?

These snowball cookies are fun to make and taste delicious. Although we cannot find "cookies" in the Bible, there are sweet treats in the Bible, even one that was more rare than...

Unnoticed and unheeded came the angels, bright and fair, To see who might be waiting for their Messiah dear. They saw a people, unready, so unbothered by...

There’s a strong correlation between how much sleep you get and how stressed you are. It’s a vicious cycle that can cause mental distress and even wreak havoc on your physical well-being. It’s a well-known fact that people who don’t get enough sleep are lethargic and constantly experiencing an energy slump. This causes irritability, which...

A number of years ago I was taking some time to fast and pray, feeling convicted of my own spiritual, Laodicean condition. That's when I felt God calling me to also fast and pray for my church, and especially for those who serve in positions of leadership. This started me on a beautiful journey to this day, seeking to...

You may have experienced the power of prayer and thanksgiving in your life. The Bible tells us, "Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart, (Philippians 4:6 GNT). This Bible verse explains that God desires to care for all our needs. He does not want us to be anxious about anything. He wants us to..

Christmas is just around the corner, and this dish will make your table look amazing. I like to serve mine over salad, but you can serve it on its own or as a dessert with some vanilla ice cream and topped with pistachios. The pomegranate juice with cinnamon, anise, and cloves will make your home smell like Christmas!

We have three terms in the development of the Christian life: justification, sanctification, and glorification. All three have been ambiguous, at least for me. “Justification” seems to happen in the moment. “Glorification” apparently happens when Jesus comes. “Sanctification,” which is becoming holy, seems impossible.