By Janet Sauder Several foundational truths have served as cornerstones of my faith walk over the years. Each was learned through a specific life-changing experience. The cost of quitting is greater than the cost of continuing the course This became revelation to me one day in Scotland as I was taking time alone with [...]
In its simplicity, the Lord's Prayer contains some of the most challenging words we will find in our walk of faith. By Peter Bunton A mission team I was with a few years ago was praying around an inner-city neighborhood. I particularly remember the team praying in a park. The children’s play area was covered [...]
There is a word that occurs 236 times throughout the Old Testament. Deep down, all of humanity is after it, yet not all will find it. We think it comes in the form of health, wealth, and good times—and it could. But, in taking a closer look, it’s much deeper than that. By Josh Good [...]
We ended up with cookies—delicious cookies—but by no means with cookie-cutter perfections. By Kelli Martin As mothers are often wont to do, I am slapping up an old photo on the refrigerator for each of you to see on your next stop-over for a quarantine snack. See thirty-three-year old me aproned and armed, an icing [...]
If I am going to be locked down in any one location, I want it to be in God’s presence! By Ibrahim Omondi The stability of the world is being threatened right now to a degree that most of us have not experienced in our lifetimes. Much of the news around us is not good. [...]
By Steve Prokopchak It is seemingly unprecedented and unimaginable that the whole world is experiencing an inordinate amount of stress right now. Each of us responds to stress differently, but the indicators might be anxiety, anger, inability to concentrate or even sleeplessness. In very basic terms, we can allay coronavirus stress by focusing on things we can control related to the [...]
By Larry Kreider I meet so many people who struggle with hearing God speak to them. They really want to hear His voice, but it seems He has stopped talking. I certainly understand. This has happened to me many times in my life. But I have learned so much during these times of silence. If we would be really honest, [...]
I was an angry wife, worship leader and homeschool mom. Every Sunday I would put on a smile, but I desperately needed something to change. By Kim Zimmerman It is said that we are the sum of all our parts. But for many of us, our parts are broken or wounded. Our hearts want to [...]
By Ron Myer Easter is the main event in the Christian calendar. All over the world, believers celebrate the powerful work that was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter carries the message of new life. Its festivities include huge floral displays, new outfits and family gatherings. Churches usually observe Holy Communion [...]
By Steve Prokopchak Dr. Doug Weiss writes that there is a direct connection between your sexual behavior and your destiny in Christ. He says, “God designed you and me to do amazing things for his kingdom, and our level of sexual purity will determine how useful we are. Sex and destiny are linked and this [...]
