Lessons of the Run: The Eleventh Mile Climb
The Eleventh Mile Climb Written by Rachel Smith During my second half-marathon, located in the steep hills of the Laurel Highlands, I learned a secret of running: You have more strength than you think and it doesn’t come from training or preparation, but from your own determination. There are times in […]
A Visit to the King
A Visit to the King Written by Renee Trauger Wiping the sweat from his brow, Joel trudged along the path. He was on his way to see the King, and he was tired and thirsty. Finally he saw the castle in the distance and his excitement grew as he imagined sitting down to […]
Personal Interview – A God who Heals
Interview with Sally Kline: A God Who Heals Written by Cailey Gibson In June of 2019, Sally Kline, a young grandmother and member of the Church of God at Connoquenessing, noticed a painful lump on her body. This perplexed her, however she determined to keep it to herself, not wishing to cause undue […]
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Moral Decay Creating a Nation in Disarray
Jesus Christ came from heaven to earth 2,020 years ago, restoring the gift of salvation to mankind. Instead of salvation being received through the blood of bulls or goats as in the Old Testament times, He became the sacrificial lamb, dying on the cross to save from sin. With Jesus providing a better […]
Our Own Cross
One evening, a couple was having a conversation after their children were asleep. Each had experienced difficulties and were overwhelmed with how they were feeling. The burdens of life weighed heavily and they went to bed with weary hearts. As they slept, the Lord Jesus came to them in a dream. […]
Lessons of the Run: Starting to Run
Over the past five years, I have renewed my love of running. On my outings, thoughts about our spiritual race come to me and I write them down when I return home. These lessons from being on the trail come to my mind whenever I face a new challenge in life. What we […]
Why Our Name Matters
What is so important about a name? Does it really matter what someone is called? When a baby is born into a family, he is given the surname of the father. Whether tied to a person, place, or group, a name is a source of identity and individuality, and can carry great power […]
