Healing of the Mind through Faith
Written By: Matthew Karns For many Christians, life can often resemble a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs and unexpected turns. This happens to all of us, Christian or not. Serving God certainly makes our problems easier, but it doesn’t take them away. It is essential to remember that behind every smiling face, there may […]
Our Ever-Present Helper in Resisting Temptation
Written By: Kimberly Karns In a world that often feels overwhelming, where temptations lurk at every corner, Christians can take solace in a powerful truth: God is our helper. The Bible reminds us of the constant battle between good and evil, where the Devil seeks to tempt us away from a life of righteousness. Yet, […]
Inexpressible Awe
Written and Copyrighted by Deborah L Chambers I wish that I could find the wordsTo express to you my feelings about nature.There’s something within me that cries out for beauty,And nature, in her own way, provides it. Every time I walk among the woods and the fields,Or stand upon a hill and gaze up at […]
Waves of Grief
Written By: Jim Kretzler Eventually, each one of us must suffer grief and loss in this life. It is inevitable. How wemove on from it is of utmost importance. The way we endure grief can shape theremainder of our lives. So where can we find comfort in these times of hardship? Dear one, let me […]
A God for all Season
Written by: Alicia Roxbury What is your favorite season of the year? Many enjoy the beauty of autumn leaves or the tranquility of falling snow. For others, it may be the renewed hope of spring or fun in the sun on a summer day. We could, on the other hand, view the seasons as dull […]
A Great God
Written by: Alexandria Irwin As a Christian, it shouldn’t be hard to answer the question: “What has God done for you?” But there are times when life clouds over many of our blessings. It’s not hard to start complaining and become ungrateful. That’s why it’s important to keep everything God has given us in front […]
A Christian’s Well-Balanced Life
Written by Christie Karns I Corinthians 9:25 “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” We live in an abundant time. With many modern conveniences available today, we are accustomed to finding easy and quick solutions to […]
The Revolting Taste of Luke Warmness
Written by Rachel Smith Have you ever looked forward to a steaming cup of coffee or an icy sip of sweet tea on a hot summer day, only to find your anticipated drink to be room temperature because you were distracted by other events? A grimace forms on your face before you even think about […]
Our Desperate Need for a Savior
Written by Cindy Smith “Oh, Lord please help me!” These words are often spoken, whether audibly or in our minds, when we are in a desperate situation; when we need God to help in a way that only He can. Hard times come to us all. When a car is sliding out of its lane […]
Complacent Ignore Warnings – Disaster Strikes
Written by Renee Trauger Squinting against the torrential fall of rain, “Colonel” Elias felt his heart sinking even as the water continued to rise. The storm had pounded relentlessly all night and into the morning and despite heroic efforts to control Lake Conemaugh’s water level, it was becoming increasingly clear that the South Fork Dam […]