The Forgotten Olympian
Betty Robinson didn’t take a knee when she won the first an Olympic gold medal in women’s 100-meter in 1928. Instead, she’s remembered for one of the most amazing comebacks in Olympic history.
Teresa Ford
False Prophets
In the past, when I’ve read the Bible, I’ve pretty much skimmed over the prophets. After all, who wants to be endlessly preached at and condemned? At least, that was my impression of the prophetic scriptures. But recently, I’ve been led to examine the prophets more closely. Maybe it’s because I’m on the downhill slope of …
Memorial Day
We think of Memorial Day as the beginning of summer. But this national holiday is dedicated to the memory of those who died in defense of our great country.
“Aha” Moments from Isaiah
On the surface, the book of Isaiah is not a feel good book. It’s not an essay about love and peace and good will toward men. It’s so much more!
Sandra Jane
A few years ago, my mom recognized that she was losing her ability to care for herself and she voluntarily (sort of) moved to an assisted living facility which she chose. My brother and I supported and even encouraged her decision. Sadly, as we knew it would, assisted living eventually turned into memory care and …
Paying Attention to Prophecy
The prophets have always warned us about the consequences of our actions. Are we facing the end times? Is Armageddon upon us? Are we ready?
Disciple Prayer Bands
Are you looking for a way to develop close relationships, strengthen your prayer life, and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit? Try a discipleship prayer band.
The Words of My Mouth
Are our thoughts, words, and deeds acceptable in God’s eyes? Or do we speak one way in public and another way in private?
Nothing But the Truth
“Yes, Aunt Jean, your hair looks great!” “No, honey, that dress does not make your butt look fat.” “The boss just stepped out of the office.” “I didn’t eat all of the cookies, Mama.” “I caught a fish that was two feet long.” These are all examples of everyday lies …
An Easter Story
When we were growing up, my brother and I never got Easter baskets. Easter meant going to church and getting new Easter clothes. Our parents (actually, we just blame Mom–sorry, Mom) wanted to instill in us that Easter was not about rabbits or chocolate eggs, but rather about the resurrection of Jesus. We understood that–years …
Taking Over the World!
Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday, is a day of celebration in the Christian church. But why do we celebrate? Because Easter is coming!
The God of Square Inches
God is the God of the universe, but he’s also the God who is sitting next to you right now.
How Should We Pray?
Do you have difficulty praying? Are you a prayer wimp like me? Here are a few tips!
A Redemption Story
One of the most beautiful short stories ever written, The Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message.
Listen. Listen. Listen!
Isaiah is a difficult book to read and understand. What can we learn from Isaiah’s prophecies that is relevant to us today?
The Minimum Daily Requirements
Do our daily physical needs and our daily spiritual needs match up? Are we getting our minimum daily requirements?