Purposeful Prayer & More

I vividly remember the day that my husband and I found out that I was spontaneously pregnant with twins. What joy!! I was fortunate to have a flawless pregnancy. No morning sickness. I felt great during the entire nine months. With excitement, we awaited the arrival of our precious twins in the very hot month of August over two decades ago. Finally, as the time drew near for delivery, our babies...

A crown of thorns You wore for me, On Your way to Gethsemane. Leaving a holy trail of blood, So, by your sacrifice, in heaven, I could be. You could have...

If the committee of 47 scholars assigned the task of translating the Bible into English for King James I had followed...

Have you ever been spied on by a robot? Singapore has used trial robots to patrol the streets, watch people’s behavior, and warn them of “undesirable social behavior.” The robots are supposed to help police keep track of minor violations. These robots are equipped with...

I experienced a personal crisis some years ago that was a very difficult time for me. I had not dealt with some issues and allowed myself to morph into an angry, resentful person. I didn’t know how to deal with the pain and emotions, so I literally...

My husband, the primary breadwinner for our family, lost his job unexpectedly. This news rattled us deeply. The security of his income to provide for us would be gone. We did what we have done many times in the past — we prayed. We prayed and fasted. A year later...

God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Together they form the Godhead (Trinity). This truth, an essential Christian understanding is revealed in seeds. Have you ever thought that the gospel could be shown in a...

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…

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...

While any child is a marvel from God, Isaac was a stunning birth to parents who could physically no longer bear children; furthermore, he was a reflection of God’s power. God worked many miracles for Abraham along the way, but the real miracle was...

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...

Stained glass windows are a beautiful sight! Rays of light reflect through them in colorful patterns and soothing hues. The church I attend was blessed with an abundance of such windows. Up until recently the largest of these was in danger. Rising in the middle of the front chancel wall, with a picture...