"But even more amazing is the peace that I felt as the accident was happening. I was not alone in that van. The Lion was between me and the edge all the time."
A Panda on the Roof: Hope for the one who feels stranded
Have you ever felt stranded . . . abandoned and left all alone? Find hope in this story of a panda on a roof.
Giving Thanks — When It’s Really Hard to Be Thankful
She started losing her hair on Thanksgiving weekend. It had been a tough autumn. Unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer, she had seen life as she knew it drastically change. The mundane tasks of working and raising a family were replaced with the fatigue and nausea of chemotherapy. Every day was a challenge and the accompanying emotions... Continue Reading →
Mud Pits and River Banks: A Devotion Just for Kids
Do you have a child in your house?   Today I have something special just for him! Following is a devotion written for kids (although you adults might enjoy it, too). So, gather your children around and spend a little time with them looking at an Old Testament Passage in a slightly different way. NOTE: This... Continue Reading →
A Plea to the Church in America
What is wrong with us? I can't get the picture out of my mind. 21 Egyptian Christians. Killed. Because they were Christians. I try to write, but all I can do is stare at the screen. Hundreds of thoughts scream in my head, but the screen in front of me remains blank. How can I... Continue Reading →
Snowmen and Spiritual Growth: Is your faith in danger of melting?
My boys like to build snowmen. Or, rather, I like to have them build a snowman each winter so I can have cute snowmen pictures to put in my scrapbooks. Whatever the reason, my boys build a snowman together every year, and watching the way the snowmen have changed from year to year has been... Continue Reading →
All These Things: Testimonies of God’s Provision
Being in ministry has many rewards – a huge paycheck is not usually one of them. There are times when it can be very tight financially, but God always takes care of His people. This article contains several amazing testimonies of God's provision for His people.
Chosen: 3 Special Adoption Stories
November is National Adoption Month. Won't you take a moment to read about three different adoption stories -- 1 that took place over 2,000 years ago, 1 that took place nearly 14 years ago, and 1 that could take place today!
Women helping Women: Are you ready to be an Elizabeth?
She was a young teenager, newly pregnant and unmarried. It was a difficult situation to be in, and in her specific culture and time period, it was almost unheard of. She was facing a tough road ahead, but she had a deep faith and she knew that God would be by her side, giving her... Continue Reading →
Acorns and Tomatoes: How Do You Respond Under Stress?
If you want to survive the stresses of life, you need to have a shell like an acorn, not skin like a tomato.
