From Tree Branches to Hearts
From Tree Branches to Hearts
Debi Tesser · May 2 3 minute read

Anna’s closest neighbor had not been attending any church and was stunned by the urgency presented by the Scriptures read from these small devices. One day, Anna needed to recharge her Godpod, and this neighbor...

Devin’s Gift
Devin’s Gift
Elijah Dean · Apr 30 3 minute read

As he flipped through the pages, I happily pointed out a quote that said, “You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul.” After reading that quote, he said...

The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
Martin Kim · Apr 25 3 minute read

As I contemplated verses organized by specific themes, this practice also transformed into a rich topical study that enhanced my understanding and appreciation of salvation, righteousness, faith, and...

Miracle on the Plains
Miracle on the Plains
Jaël Naomie · Apr 23 2 minute read

Cassandre saw the people panicking and full of fear. She was there with her three children, and she prayed that God would give her...

Looking for the Right Church
Looking for the Right Church
Ronni Montez · Apr 18 5 minute read

We drove around town looking for churches that advertised Saturday services. We piled the kids into the car for four weekends in a row and finally found...

The Intestinal Flora—The Unknown Organ
The Intestinal Flora—The Unknown Organ
Esther Neumann · Apr 16 5 minute read

Did you know that our body accommodates about 10 times as many bacteria as body cells? A large part is in the colon and forms the intestinal flora, which handles a wide range of tasks for our body. They help with food absorption, strengthen the immune system, and promote peristalsis. Cows and humans have one thing in common: they are...

The Wrong Bus
The Wrong Bus
Don MacLafferty · Apr 11 10 minute read

My wife and I prayed about this new opportunity, and we found a few dollars. Then God worked a miracle to provide a flight over to Zambia and back. But what would I do when I got there? I had no idea. As I prayed for direction, God impressed me to...

Tri-Color Coleslaw
Tri-Color Coleslaw
Lucia Tiffany · Apr 9 2 minute read

Have you ever heard someone say, “Eat the rainbow”? The more colors on our plate, the greater the variety of phytonutrients we consume. This recipe combines two colors of cabbage along with carrots for a splash of color on your table and some...

The Army Angel
The Army Angel
Keith Alexander · Apr 3 4 minute read

A man dressed in an Army uniform hopped out of his jeep, walked up to where I was standing, and asked if he could help. I replied in the affirmative. He examined the situation, retrieved a...

Strength Training
Strength Training
Lisa Lothian · Mar 31 5 minute read

Just as it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual. The Bible speaks of a form of strength training. There exists a spiritual circuit of exercises and principles that cultivates spiritual strength in Christians. One thing that stands out is...

Listening for God’s Whisper-Part 2
Listening for God’s Whisper-Part 2
Debi Tesser · Mar 27 7 minute read

As I glanced into the rearview mirror at the pickup, my eyes popped. The pickup straddled the center of the road. Except for prayer and our protecting angels, Mom, Gus, and I should have...

Springing Up!
Springing Up!
Time to Get Ready Team · Mar 26 1 minute read

Around this time of year, everything is springing up into new life. Plants sprout, leaves start to appear on the trees, but what are we doing? Are we springing up to...