Would You Have Given a Kidney?
Would You Have Given a Kidney?
Jaël Naomie · Jan 2 3 minute read

I heard a story one morning while driving to work about a woman who decided to give her ex-husband's new wife a...

Learn More—Ministry Opportunities—Join Our Team
Learn More—Ministry Opportunities—Join Our Team
Time to Get Ready Team · Dec 31 1 minute read

What would happen if we gave Jesus 10 minutes every day and asked Him how He'd like us to witness for Him? What if we added AT ANY COST? Learn about all of our available ministry opportunities to share Jesus with your friends, neighbors, and the world—and help hasten Jesus' soon return.

God’s Protection
God’s Protection
Lisa Lothian · Dec 26 3 minute read

He was about an hour and a half away from home when he thought he smelled something, but didn’t think much of it. He noticed people on the interstate trying to get his attention. A young man persistently kept up with him and signaled him to get off the highway because...

The Gift of Time: 11 MORE YEARS!
The Gift of Time: 11 MORE YEARS!
Anthony R. Castelbuono · Dec 26 2 minute read

Did you know that ___ in America live 11 years longer than the average American?

Fervent Prayer, Petitioned in Faith, Availeth Much
Fervent Prayer, Petitioned in Faith, Availeth Much
Amy White · Dec 19 5 minute read

Have you ever fallen to your knees in fervent prayer, asking God to keep the stars in the sky? “Of course not! I haven’t even thought about such a thing until now,” you might say. So, if we trust God with the big things (earth rotating around the sun, seasons changing, etc.), why not...

Jesus and My Lost Bible
Jesus and My Lost Bible
Andrew M. Castelbuono · Dec 17 2 minute read

Have you ever experienced the sinking feeling of losing something you truly rely on? Perhaps you’ve lost your car keys, wallet, or cellphone before and have felt a sense of bewilderment or anxiety as you...

The Sabbath: Looking Into a Forgotten Commandment in Modern America
The Sabbath: Looking Into a Forgotten Commandment in Modern America
Jonathon Cherne · Dec 12 6 minute read

Regardless of what you think of Kirk’s politics, in a world that glorifies constant productivity and instant gratification, his decision to stop everything one day a week invites a deeper question: Why did God give the fourth commandment?

The Faith of a Child
The Faith of a Child
Vonda Beerman · Dec 10 2 minute read

Just as I was finishing my tasks upstairs, a piercing scream caught my attention. My dog had come across the parakeets and seemed to think it was time for lunch! By the time I managed to...

When God Picks Your House
When God Picks Your House
Jaël Naomie · Dec 5 3 minute read

He brought his family together to make a list of what they wanted from God if they were going to move from Arkansas to San Diego. The list included, but was not limited to: the house must not be in the city, must have a swimming pool, must have fruit trees, and...

Prayer & Praise
Prayer & Praise
Time to Get Ready Team · Dec 3 1 minute read

As we enjoy this holiday season, remember to pray with praise and thanksgiving as we present our requests to God. After reading this issue, we pray that you are ENCOURAGED and EMPOWERED to...

Mercy in the Dust
Mercy in the Dust
Debi Tesser · Nov 27 6 minute read

As we gather and bow in prayer, let us remember the One who stooped low to lift us up. The One who took our shame and gave us hope. The One who turned our dust into praise. Real thanksgiving begins when we...

A Persistent Friend
A Persistent Friend
John Kelly · Nov 26 3 minute read

Sarah knew she needed to make lifestyle changes, but wasn't thrilled about altering her diet and habits she had grown "comfortable with." Her friend called and encouraged her to join a lifestyle education program. Rather than enrolling right away, she...