“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 (NLT) Easter Sunday is conceivably one of the most well-attended church services of the year; it ranks right up there with Christmas! While Christmas is the season for celebrating the birth […]
Security for Your Heart
October 27, 2014 · by ·
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) The media is filled with headlines proclaiming a call for action against escalating incidents of gun […]
The Jelly Bean Prayer
March 31, 2014 · by ·
“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NLT) Easter is the oldest […]
Choose to be Thankful
November 25, 2013 · by ·
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Tis’ the season to give thanks! Thanksgiving was first shared in 1621 as an autumn feast between Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians. In an attempt to foster American unity during the Civil War, President Abraham […]
Christmas Clean-Out
November 4, 2013 · by ·
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 (NLT) From A Child’s Perspective, Bobby, Age 7 Mom calls it the “get ready for Christmas clean-out.” We go through our closets and drawers – you know, pulling out clothes that don’t fit […]
A New Year
January 14, 2013 · by ·
“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.” Romans 12:1 Becky’s Story, Age 12 January, […]
Freedom and Faith
July 16, 2012 · by ·
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For […]
