To Meditate Is to Be Filled With God
To meditate is to be filled with God and to abide in his presence. We take in a small portion of God’s Word slowly as though we were savoring fine food.
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In Praise of the Usual
by Billy Coffey My son’s bedtime prayer on a recent Thursday ended with a smile and this: “And God, please make tomorrow just like today.” It seemed the common petition of a four-year-old: innocence + simplicity = praying. Innocence because he asked nothing else of his Maker on that night. Simple because there seemed no
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Is Success Killing Your Dreams?
“A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men” Proverbs 18:16 By Shelly Riley How do you differentiate between your gift and your talents or skills? Gift – 1) something you have a true passion for and could do 24/7 with or without reward or recognition. 2) the thought of never
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Man: Spirit, Soul, and Body
by Ken Alexander ”INTRODUCTION Man is a triune being (spirit, soul, body, 1 Thessalonians 5:23), just as God is a triune being (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). We will examine each aspect of natures below. However, we must realize from the outset that, although all humans have these natures, most of humanity is not living with
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Reduce Holiday Stress with Exercise
Feeling tension in your shoulders or neck, use the simple exercises for relief and relaxation! By Lynnis Woods-Mullins, owner of PraiseWorks Stress is an inevitable part of our lives in today’s hustle and bustle world. While everyone experiences stress in one degree or another, the manner in which stress affects individuals varies with one’s ability to
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God’s Way to True Success
With the current economic crisis and uncertainty– stress, worry, fear, and anxiety are on the rise and Christians aren’t immune. You may be one of the many people who have: Lost your job Lost your retirement Lost or trying to keep your home Even without these problems, many of us tend to worry anyway. We
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Has the Church Lost Its Spirituality?
By Rhonda Jones The other day I was having a conversation with a friend regarding the lack of spirituality in the church. I was telling my friend that I had spent over 20 years being a faithful member in one church or another. I participated in many groups and committees, was on the witnessing team,
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Are We There Yet? Learning to Enjoy the Journey
By Rev. Steven D. Young Whenever a family takes a trip that extends beyond the length of their children’s DVD, parents soon hear the words “are we there yet”? It is at this moment that a parent has to address their children’s concerns and shape their expectations (without yelling to the top of their voices).
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Praying The Promises Of God Over Our Children
By Beth Rimsticlt Most people think that the world we live in is getting worse and worse each day. I’ve even heard some say that they wouldn’t bring children into this world or that they wish their children lived in the world they grew up in 30-50 years ago. Unfortunately many of these parents don’t
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They’ll Know Were Christians By Our Love
I became a Christian when I was 19 years old, almost 2 decades ago. I was not brought up in a Christian home. In fact, I didn’t even know what a Christian was at the time. I remember while being in college, looking at the bulletin boards postings for roommates wanted. I would see listings
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How Your Thoughts Effect Your Health
by Ann Musico A terminal cancer patient is told he has days to live. He learns of an experimental drug and insists on participating in the trial. His doctor reluctantly agrees. His tumors shrink and he is discharged. Several months later he learns that research has shown the drug to be ineffective. Within days his
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Jesus Miracles, Signs of Divine Powers?
By Rob Vandeweghe ””This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in Him” (John 2:11). Anyone who does not believe in God finds the concept of a miracle, any event that contradicts and even suspends the laws of nature,
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When Jesus Speaks
by Lana Mowdy The words of Jesus have been spoken all over the world. They are typed in red in our bibles. They are our guidelines for living. The word of Christ is the message by which we are saved and hearing it strengthens our faith. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
Journey of Loss (Miscarriage)
by Heather Sargent ”On May 15, 2000, I thought I might literally die from heartache. I threw myself onto the bed and sobbed until my sides cramped and I couldn’t breathe. My husband ran to the room, desperate to know what had happened. I was crying so hard I could not form any words. One
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Miracles Happen When You Believe
By John Tebar We all have a calling. We can commit to a path of doubt, fear and uncertainty. It is never about if we believe in ourselves, it is a matter of when we will. To manifest anything you must have a belief in that dream or miracle. You may be on that search
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