Flailing Forward in Faith
Flailing Forward in Faith
Shawna Cook · May 21 3 minute read

So, distracted by my desire for a quick and quiet entrance, I stepped in and down, down, down I went. Not gracefully as I had hoped. No, instead with flailing...

Testimony of Scripture: Alcoholic Drinks
Testimony of Scripture: Alcoholic Drinks
Matthew Sandvik · May 16 12 minute read

We must compare Scripture with Scripture since all of it is inspired by the same source. God does not change. Would Jesus make a drink that He is...

Reflections on Love
Reflections on Love
Lisa Lothian · May 9 3 minute read

Whether single or married, our comprehension of God’s love and our experience of it are consistently tested in our everyday lives. At the wedding altar, with our dreamy eyes and hearts full of love, we believe we understand what love truly means. However, the reality often confronts us, revealing that our understanding is...

The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
Martin Kim · Apr 25 3 minute read

As I contemplated verses organized by specific themes, this practice also transformed into a rich topical study that enhanced my understanding and appreciation of salvation, righteousness, faith, and...

Looking for the Right Church
Looking for the Right Church
Ronni Montez · Apr 18 5 minute read

We drove around town looking for churches that advertised Saturday services. We piled the kids into the car for four weekends in a row and finally found...

Strength Training
Strength Training
Lisa Lothian · Mar 31 5 minute read

Just as it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual. The Bible speaks of a form of strength training. There exists a spiritual circuit of exercises and principles that cultivates spiritual strength in Christians. One thing that stands out is...

Spirit of Gentleness
Spirit of Gentleness
Enoch Mochachee · Mar 21 4 minute read

Simon seemed to sense the underlying conflict unfolding in this drama, and Jesus' gentleness inspired gentleness within him. He took up the bloody, spat-upon cross, carrying it the rest of the way to Golgotha without complaint. Indeed, the essence of gentleness lies in...

The Real Investment
The Real Investment
Jaël Naomie · Mar 14 3 minute read

Two homeless people asked Esdras for some money. They needed a place to sleep and some food to eat. Esdras had no cash, so he took them to a restaurant and bought them food. Then he...

Trials of Life
Trials of Life
Lisa Lothian · Feb 26 3 minute read

Spiritual warfare is closer than we realize. Some trials arise from poor choices, while others result from the devil’s attacks on those who are committed to serving Christ. Satan despises that. Remember...

Listen & Follow the Lamb
Listen & Follow the Lamb
Amy White · Feb 14 6 minute read

How is God speaking to you in this judgment hour of Earth’s history? I’ll share how He has spoken to me over the last year. It all started on January 10, 2024, when I asked...

The Grace Suitcase
The Grace Suitcase
Todd Oeftger · Feb 12 3 minute read

As Christians, we carry a unique and powerful suitcase wherever we go. This package, given by God, is within our hearts. It is through this suitcase that God...

Just Enough
Just Enough
Sharon Long · Feb 5 5 minute read

My flour bin was almost empty, so I went to the other pantry in the basement to see if I had stored any there, but there was none. I pulled out the recipe and noted that I needed 1 1/2 cups of flour. After saying a quick prayer, I gathered the remaining ingredients and measured them out. When I got to the flour, you guessed it, the...