Praying for Rain
Praying for Rain
Around-the-World Contributors · Nov 11 3 minute read

Before the early rain poured out on the disciples and others at Pentecost—they gathered together and made things right—they prayed in unity for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. Before Jesus comes the second time, I believe He...

Praying to Obey
Praying to Obey
Lisa Lothian · Nov 10 4 minute read

I’ve concluded that in many cases our healing, our happiness, and our overall quality of life depends, to a great degree, on our willingness to...

Endure to the End
Endure to the End
Sharon Long · Nov 4 4 minute read

What lessons have you been learning as you walk through life? The road may be rough at times. People may pass by without noticing you — as if you are invisible. Trusted friends or family members may desert you. Some, who you least expect, may stay the course with you. No matter what circumstance you find yourself in today, know that there is...

A Life of Thanksgiving
A Life of Thanksgiving
Melissa Barclay · Nov 2 2 minute read

Today I listened to a wellness discussion on trust in relationships, and Dr. Omayra Mansfield shared this, “The research shows that listing three things we are grateful for daily for 10 days is equivalent to...

Rain on Fire Series: Wait to Open the Gift!
Rain on Fire Series: Wait to Open the Gift!
Don MacLafferty · Oct 21 3 minute read

Invite everyone in the family to act out a time in their life that required them to wait. Ask the family to guess each one’s situation. Ask: Is it easy or difficult to wait? When is it worthwhile...

The Goodness of the Lord
The Goodness of the Lord
Lisa Lothian · Oct 14 5 minute read

Have you ever taken the time to just sit and reflect on the goodness of the Lord? We can get so bogged down with the perplexities, troubles, and problems of our present situations that we forget to see where God has brought us from. We seem not to be able to see His infinite goodness at all times. The scriptures remind us that...

Discipleship Boot Camps
Discipleship Boot Camps
Time to Get Ready Team · Oct 6 1 minute read

Jesus desperately wants to do amazing things in your life. His hand is reaching down to you, will you give Him your hand and...

John or Judas?
John or Judas?
Faith M. Connovich · Sep 30 5 minute read

Have you ever wondered what type of disciple you would have been if you were alive when Jesus walked on this earth? Would you have denied your Lord like Peter? Would you have...

When Trust is Eroded
When Trust is Eroded
Cheryl Silvera · Sep 26 4 minute read

Humans have turned to their strength to solve all our problems. We have become the only guide in our lives. How did we get started on this road of self-help? In searching for the origins of this phenomenon, I came across...

Get Involved!
Get Involved!
Time to Get Ready Team · Sep 21 1 minute read

We just launched a new page titled Get Involved at Time to Get Ready Ministries. We hope you check it out to learn more and how you can get involved!

Reconciliation Between Father and Son
Reconciliation Between Father and Son
Helmut Haubeil · Sep 16 9 minute read

My relationship with my father was always somewhat complicated. My wishes and prayers during my childhood and youth were always that I would have a better relationship with my father. But it got progressively worse. Another six to seven years went by. God filled the...

A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help
Lisa Lothian · Aug 26 4 minute read

I kissed my husband goodbye, and I walked out into a cloudy, chilly morning to take a long drive south of my home to go to work. The ground was white with snow. It was so pretty. What I didn’t realize that morning was that beneath the...