Through the tough times I have learned that worship is warfare. I also know that the first thing I should do when things get tough is...

A friend was telling me how her mother used to say, "they're doing the best they can," always seeing the best in people. When someone...

"A pastor attended a men's breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area. The group has asked an older farmer, decked out in bib...

My daughter, Ivey, was on a mission trip in West Africa. She met an older lady who, like the others, lived in a mud hut with little to...

“A clean heart" - nothing fake or unclean. I pray, "create in me a clean heart" when my thoughts go negative. Psalm 51: 10, "Create in me...

"The preacher held up a $100 bill. He said when it was made it was a crisp $100 bill with no wrinkles.That $100 bill was then used in a...

"I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight!" There is plenty of darkness in...

"There is nothing that can trouble you as much as your own thoughts." After months of the same "issue" God softly told me one day that I...

My friend was hurting and going through tough times - one of those times when you can’t get over one thing till you are punched in the...

Prior to Advent (the four Sundays of December) I unlocked the church to lead a Bible study, it was dark and I knew I was alone. As I...

"Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." I heard this song on the radio. I thought about life's stresses and how we are...

"Right before the clock strikes midnight on Dec 31, make sure you raise your left leg. That way, you will start the year off on the right...

As I have reflected on this past year and thought about the new year, I find myself excited! Mike and I are expecting to have a great...

I love to see a car drive by with a tree on top. I love decorating my tree and putting all the presents under it and then sitting by it...

When Mike and I sold our business, we decided to rent our building. It was time to clean out the offices and warehouse after twenty...

We find ourselves excited about Christmas and having everyone home. Fresh fallen snow glistening outside with a nice crackling fire...

You have a gift with your name on it! This gift is freely given just for you. It is the best gift you will ever receive. It is the gift...

Christmas Eve service is one of my favorite parts of Christmas. I love going with my whole family and seeing the church lit up for...

Christmas is a time of joy for many but it can also be a time of sorrow. I remember wanting to cancel those first holidays because it...

A long time friend of mine lost her husband and I am reminded of my Mom living life without her husband and best friend. Dad and Mom were...