Even the Little Things
Even the Little Things
Edith Kiggundu · Dec 20 3 minute read

“God, may you please send food for us!” That was my prayer as we drove back from work on...

How to Listen for & Hear God
How to Listen for & Hear God
Don MacLafferty · Dec 18 3 minute read

God has never failed me. God will never fail you. I am constantly learning that He is present when I can’t see Him, and that He provides in His perfect timing…always.

Be Careful What You’re Wearing
Be Careful What You’re Wearing
Lisa Lothian · Dec 13 3 minute read

I have a beautiful niece who is a complete fashionista. She always seems to have an attractive, fashionable outfit for every occasion. Clothing is one of the primary ways we express ourselves, and though we may not want to admit it, our clothing reveals...

Hurried, Worried, and Buried
Hurried, Worried, and Buried
Vicki Griffin · Dec 11 5 minute read

So many of us are hooked on busy, but are barren when it comes to life’s most important priorities. We get a lot done, but because there is no balance, it’s doing us in—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this article, I share three principles for achieving balance while striving for personal, family, and professional success. They are essential and achievable whether you are a busy traveling professional, harried housewife, or stressed student.

Embracing Divine Appointments: A Journey of Surrender
Embracing Divine Appointments: A Journey of Surrender
Andre T. Castelbuono · Dec 6 6 minute read

In past situations, I would have swiftly tried to de-escalate, leave the room, and discharge the patient. But this time, I felt the Holy Spirit prompting me to stay and engage. As we talked, I sensed a gentle lead to introduce the topic of God. I began simply by saying...

Faithfulness
Faithfulness
Jane Holmes · Dec 4 3 minute read

In life's journey, I have encountered my own selfishness, self-righteousness, and self-centered focus. God's ways are always other-centered, meeting needs, making provision, and offering continuous acts of love and nurture. It is the opening of the heart and mind to God that allows...

A Thankful Heart
A Thankful Heart
Time to Get Ready Team · Nov 29 1 minute read

After reading this issue, we pray you are inspired to count your blessings and thank God for all He's done for you and others!

A Young Scholar’s Remarkable Courage
A Young Scholar’s Remarkable Courage
Debi Tesser · Nov 27 5 minute read

The buffalo pursued only Branson, goring him through his abdomen. One of the horns entered his torso through the back and came out the front side, spilling his internal organs to the ground. Never losing consciousness in the assault, Branson remembered what Pastor Dennis had taught him, and he lifted his heart in prayer to His Father in heaven. With that, he picked up his innards and...

Not So Southern Collard Greens
Not So Southern Collard Greens
Lucia Tiffany · Nov 22 2 minute read

As part of the cabbage family, collards boast intense cancer-fighting levels of phytonutrients, making them a super source of many health-giving components. This recipe results in tender, tasty greens with almost no added fat and preserving nutrients by using minimum amounts of water for cooking.

Gas & Oil—For Our Body
Gas & Oil—For Our Body
Esther Neumann · Nov 20 5 minute read

Every driver knows what fuel his car runs best on. He also knows what kind of oil the engine needs. He is very well informed about the tire pressure and, of course, about the engine’s performance. Let’s be honest: do you know your body as well as you know your...

Lord, I Want What He Has…
Lord, I Want What He Has…
Adina Lupu · Nov 15 6 minute read

God was calling me to allow Him to wake me up in the morning when He wanted to talk to me. So, before bedtime, I started to pray, “Lord, please send your angels to wake me up when You think we should meet. Make sure that...

The Traffic Warden & Prayers
The Traffic Warden & Prayers
Vickie Wright · Nov 13 6 minute read

Then a still, small voice stopped me in my tracks—I remembered one word I was accustomed to—prayer. Every step I made resounded into worship. Every breath I took was a God-breathed Spirit-filled prayer—down the steps and on the underground train. I reminded God that He...