The Root of Sin
The Root of Sin
Anthony J. Castelbuono · Feb 24 1 minute read

Did you know that the shepherd’s tree has the deepest documented roots, with a depth of...

Exercise Instead of Insulin
Exercise Instead of Insulin
Anthony R. Castelbuono · Feb 16 5 minute read

“You need to start taking medication to lower your cholesterol,” the doctor told me. I walked out of the doctor’s office and pondered what I had just heard. “I can either change my lifestyle or start taking medication, but I have to do something,” I told myself. I chose to start exercising, and 12 months later, I had...

Promises in Him
Promises in Him
Time to Get Ready Team · Feb 7 2 minute read

You may have recognized that promises make up the foundation of our civilization. Our society operates on our confidence in the promises made by spouses, employers, retailers, financial institutions, and governments. Promises are very important. An interesting thing about promises is that...

His Power in Our Presence
His Power in Our Presence
Lisa Lothian · Feb 3 4 minute read

The moments seemed like an eternity for my friends as they anxiously wondered how long this would go on. I had very few words to share. My husband and I quietly sat and comforted my friends as much as we could. We hugged them. We prayed for and with them. I gently…

Hackers
Hackers
Julie Orellana · Jan 26 5 minute read

We have all heard the term “hacker,” which puts fear in us. We do not want to have our identity or passwords stolen. We certainly don’t want our bank account information compromised. However, let me put you at ease a little. Most hackers are...

Following Him
Following Him
Time to Get Ready Team · Jan 16 2 minute read

Suffering is highly fashionable at this time of year. The fitness clubs are filled with people who will, ‘feel the burn’ — a burning sensation in their muscles caused by intense exercise. Some will adopt restrictive diets. Others will participate in events similar to Dry January and abstain from alcohol and other drugs for an entire month. They will suffer because they want to accomplish their New Year's resolutions.

The Music of the Waves, the Joy of the Holy Spirit
The Music of the Waves, the Joy of the Holy Spirit
Melissa Barclay · Jan 13 5 minute read

The whales and dolphins, pelicans and gulls, music of the waves, and brilliant sunshine all sing of the presence of the Spirit of God around us. They seek and hover around the food they need until they are full. We can’t hide from the Spirit, but we need to...

Bible Promise: Proverbs 3:5-6 (Intimacy with God)
Bible Promise: Proverbs 3:5-6 (Intimacy with God)
Erin White · Jan 6 2 minute read

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...

Rain on Fire Series: Be Ready for Jesus’ Soon Return
Rain on Fire Series: Be Ready for Jesus’ Soon Return
Don MacLafferty · Jan 4 3 minute read

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...

A New Heart
A New Heart
Jaël Naomie · Dec 30 3 minute read

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...

Be Born In Me
Be Born In Me
Stephanie McNeilus · Dec 23 1 minute read

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...

The Prayers of a Breaking Heart
The Prayers of a Breaking Heart
Melody Mason · Dec 16 10 minute read

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...