The small country church where our family worships every Sunday turned 125 years old this summer. We celebrated with a pageant, picnics, and an old-fashioned “hymn sing” under a big white tent. We lingered long over tables, while our children ran unending circles around a church tucked into the crook of a farm field.…
Have you ever been bitten by a poisonous snake and felt its lethal effect coursing through your veins? I have. No, I never have been snagged by the fangs of a rattlesnake or cobra, but I been attacked by other kinds of snakes that inject their poison of hate, bitterness, irritation, discouragement, hopelessness, fear, depression…
If someone asked you if you loved your Pastor…what would you say? Do you ever think about that? Do you ever pray for the man who is serving in one of the loneliest jobs in the church today? Think about how he has to spend time studying truth to teach you the Truth? How about the countless times he is available for those who need prayer?…
“Mom, what are those blue spots on the loaf of bread?” my daughter questioned as I was reaching for my morning coffee. Uh oh. I walked over to the counter, plucked up the half loaf with the plastic bag clearly displaying the fuzzy spots of my neglect, and tossed it into the garbage. Summertime for me means fewer hours in the kitchen and…
for your spouse to feel God’s daily presence for your children to grow up strong in God for neighbors to find Jesus for an unemployed friend to find meaningful work for unsaved family members to come to Christ for the safety of friends and family in the military for healing for a friend suffering illness or injury for the spiritual…
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It was a regular Sunday morning, my husband and I attended worship at our home church. Our senior pastor was on vacation so an associate pastor was preaching on Psalm 51, David’s prayer of repentance after Nathan the prophet confronted him with his sin against Bathsheba and her husband Uriah. My pastor described the backdrop of what…
You’ve heard Paul’s exhortation about putting on the “full armor of God” in Ephesians 6 but how do we truly do that and why is it important? Larry Richards will guide us step-by-step in the process and teach us how we can protect ourselves from the attacks of Satan. His book is called The Full Armor of God. Larry Richards…
God has given women unique gifts for passion, purpose and prowess. What does it mean to be a woman in God’s kingdom? Susie Larson from Faith Radio talked with author and speaker Lisa Bevere of Messenger International. It’s a fresh look at her book Lioness Arising. Key Scriptures: Isaiah 28:6; Ephesians 5:21-25; Psalm 144:12;…
Is a day of rest attainable and maintainable in today’s busy life? Therapist, speaker, and seminar leader Dan Allender joins us to review the myths and traditions associated with the Sabbath. We’ll rediscover God’s original intent for this day with a fresh perspective. Find out about the joy that awaits as we discuss the SABBATH.…
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God has given women unique gifts for passion, purpose and prowess. What does it mean to be a woman in God’s kingdom? Susie Larson from Faith Radio talked with author and speaker Lisa Bevere of Messenger International. It’s a fresh look at her book Lioness Arising. Key Scriptures: Isaiah 28:6; Ephesians 5:21-25; Psalm…
You'll have a chance to get out and enjoy some family time this Easter season and may even just snap that perfect family picture! The following Churches and Organizations are hosting Easter events this Spring.
Many Christian artists have spoken up about kindness and are determined to encourage its growth instead of its decline. Their messages of kindness speak hope and courage into the hearts of fellow believers.
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