When God Answered a Simple Prayer
When God Answered a Simple Prayer
Keith LaRoy · Sep 5 4 minute read

We all stood back in amazement. Not long before, we had prayed for water, and the Lord had answered in a most dramatic and creative fashion. We were praising the Lord! But we wondered about the rest of the...

The Call of Sacrifice
The Call of Sacrifice
Time to Get Ready Team · Sep 3 1 minute read

We are to present ourselves to God as a sacrifice (of time, resources, etc.), and by doing this, by having a heart of sacrifice, we are honoring God. Let us all be found FAITHFUL in fulfilling the call of sacrifice that Jesus asks, no matter the cost.

What the Ocean Taught Me About Surrender
What the Ocean Taught Me About Surrender
Cassandra Isidore · Aug 29 5 minute read

As a child, I splashed along the shoreline while others dove, floated, and glided effortlessly through the waves. I tried to learn many times, but floating felt unnatural to me. I couldn't relax or let myself go because something within me resisted. Looking back now, I believe it was the fear of sinking, drowning, or...

The Faith of Jesus—Mark 5-8
The Faith of Jesus—Mark 5-8
Andrew M. Castelbuono · Aug 27 3 minute read

I believe that the faith of Jesus is what we all need today. Jesus calls us not only to have faith in Him but also to live each day with the faith that Jesus has. Faith will be crucial when we face future tests of our faith. As Jesus' second coming approaches, we need His faith more than ever. Even the smallest amount of faith can...

The Iron Gate
The Iron Gate
Don MacLafferty · Aug 22 9 minute read

Now, the Spirit of God told me to do something very bold. Walking up to the man, I introduced myself and then said, “Tom, may I ask you a question?” The man was a little surprised. “What’s your question?” he responded cautiously. “Are you ready for...

God is Our Refuge in Stormy Times
God is Our Refuge in Stormy Times
Cindy Sitole · Aug 20 5 minute read

One day, my daughter approached me on the couch, excitedly showing me pictures on her phone of my new home. We had previously agreed to buy an undeveloped plot to save costs, but the pictures my daughter showed me revealed...

The Road Ahead
The Road Ahead
Keith Alexander · Aug 15 2 minute read

With no time to react, there was no escaping a head-on collision. Gripping the steering wheel, I cried, “God help me!” Instantly, as if defying the laws of physics, the oncoming vehicle...

The Fullness of Driving on Empty
The Fullness of Driving on Empty
Debi Tesser · Aug 13 6 minute read

When things become completely depleted, God still works miracles. For example, a woman named Kirsten fell into a river, and her guardian angel rescued her and a dog from nearly drowning. In that event, she witnessed God’s sovereignty firsthand. She knew God had proven Himself and called her into service, so she...

Immune Health: Your Firm Foundation
Immune Health: Your Firm Foundation
Vicki Griffin · Aug 8 5 minute read

Your immune system is your foundation for good health. Its protective network wards off harmful bacteria and viruses and dismantles harmful toxins. It also acts as a surveillance system against abnormal cells. Its defenses include physical barriers such as...

Freedom from Sin
Freedom from Sin
Elijah Dean · Aug 6 2 minute read

Just as Abraham Lincoln authored the Emancipation Proclamation, Jesus promises to...

Prayer Over Pride
Prayer Over Pride
Lisa Lothian · Aug 1 5 minute read

We are all narcissistic on some level. We are all selfish. We are all sinners. Like David, we can say that we were born in sin and shaped in iniquity (Psalm 51:5). But in the next verse, he says that we can be...

Shift Your Atmosphere
Shift Your Atmosphere
Jaël Naomie · Jul 30 3 minute read

Could it be that God is waiting on us to ASK to be transformed before we can obtain what we desire? Maybe we need to shift our atmosphere by getting rid of...