Lekeisha Maldon: What If
After much prayer and fasting, I knew I had to postpone the wedding. I made the hard decision…
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Stephanie Pavlantos: Breathe
What sets us apart from every other created animal? God Himself breathed into us…
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Diane Virginia: One-on-One
Jesus valued the one… He valued the least of the least—this Samaritan woman who was embroiled in wayward activities, looking for love in all the wrong places, and consequentially being rejected by the townspeople. Jesus spent one-on-one time with the one who mattered least. But to Him, she mattered just as much as any of them…
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Evelyn Mason Wells: The Fruit of Love
There was a security in Papa’s love…
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Glenda Shouse: Finding a Foothold
When we find ourselves in a pit of despair, look up. Our heavenly Father already knows our needs. The moment we call on Him, He provides a foothold, and He reaches down to lift us out of the dark place. His love is abundant and available…
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Charles E. Maldon, Jr.: The Reflection
Jesus challenges us to reflect Him in our daily walk, especially in marriages. This is not always easy to do. It requires us to see beyond the surface or beyond what it appears to be. Look beyond the ripples of pain and hurt….
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Shanda Neighbors: Seasonal Discomfort
I accepted the lie of helplessness. I took off my armor, replaced it with my electric blanket, and laid on the couch. Only after my timeout came the realization; I’m not called to understanding, but to a relationship with the God who understands it all. I am to remain connected to Him, led by His Spirit, and clothed in the armor He provides. Snacks are no defense. I became one for the enemy that day….
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Martin Wiles: The Search for Guilt
Why searching for snakes as a teenager intrigued me, I’m not sure. Perhaps I wanted to brag to my peers about my dangerous missions. Acceptance, you know. That thing we all look for from the earliest of ages. I certainly didn’t want to find a poisonous snake. I was actually…
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Brandie J. Muncaster: The Gift of Pain
Today, I thank God for the rejection I experienced. Had I never felt the sting of rejection, I might have never come to a proper understanding of my identity in Christ…
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Irene Wintermyer: Apple Appeal
Not all things are bad on their own, but when mixed with the insatiable appetites of our human nature….
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Maria T. Henriksen: A New Job
Every time I start a new job I’m both excited and nervous. Excited to embark on a new journey. Nervous because everything is new and unfamiliar. Thank God I embrace change…
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