The Father’s Welcome
Written by Andria Irwin Do you wish to be right with God but have many obstacles in the way? Are you hoping a few good deeds will get you to heaven? Do you believe the Bible stories you learned as a child will excuse your actions as an adult? This young woman grew up going […]
The Prodigal
Written and Copyrighted by Deborah L Chambers So long he drifted, lost and alone, A wanderer, in search of home; Clothed in dirty, old rags, was he, And filled with such misery. Oh, how he did long for peace; From his empty life to find release! But it seemed no matter where he turned, The […]
Just as I am
Written by Cindy Smith “Just as I am without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me. To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God I come, I come!” This song has been sung for several centuries, yet still rings true to the heart of the believer. When someone […]
God’s Preference: Moral or Holy?
Written by Janna Shick In a world that seems to be quickly decaying, how wonderful it is to encounter men and women with a moral compass. Individuals who handle themselves with integrity, who are honest in their business affairs; responsible adults that work diligently for their income, who uphold the nuclear family unit and are […]
The Way, the Truth and the Life
By Christie Karns Why does every man need a Savior? And why did Christ have to come to earth and die upon the cross to save him? Was there not an easier way? Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden brought sin into the world forever. By choosing to disobey God, they opened […]
Keeping the Pace
Rachel Smith It takes trust to run with a pacer. In a world-class marathon, runners are divided into corrals based on their previous race finish times. The starts are staggered to give space to the massive crowds. In smaller races, runners depend more on lining up with a pacer to gauge their start. When I […]
The Importance of God’s Law in an Evil World
Emily Kline The First Law In Genesis 2:16-17, in the Garden of Eden, God commanded Adam not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God gave Adam and Eve the free will to choose to obey the command, or to break the law. They chose disobedience and transgressed against God’s […]
Calm in the Storm
Kimberly Karns Doctors. Nurses. Hospitals. The smell of antiseptic and the rub of patient ID bands on my wrist. Much of my family’s time has been spent in medical facilities over the past few months caring for the needs of two of my children. Being a mother of four, free time is a luxury! And […]
The Cause
Deborah L. Chambers, copyrighted Is there not a cause? A reason to be true? To be counted among the faithful In everything we do? Yes! There is a cause! There is a reason for which we fight. It is the cause of Holiness. The battle for truth and right. Do you feel the heat of […]
Faithfulness in our Time
Janna Shick Humanity places high value on faithfulness. We like consistency, whether it be in our job and the income it provides, or in the brands that we frequently purchase. There is a certain measure of security in being able to go back time and time again and find the product or situation unchanged. Similarly, […]
