Enjoy the Privileges of Local Church Participation

In his brand-new book Love Your Church: 8 Great Things about Being a Church Member , pastor Tony Merida explains the biblic…

Songs of Praise

“May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.” Psalm 138:5 The time when Christians begin t…

Taste and See

A Prayer Recognizing God’s Mercies Dear Heavenly Father, I did not know You would want to bless my life this way. Your…

A buzz of excitement by Sophia Anyanwu

Wallpaper: Ripen in Grace

“If we would ripen in grace, we must live near to Jesus—in His presence—ripened by the sunshine of His smiles.” — C.H. Spu…

Treasure Pearls

“ We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure…

The Beauty of Character

“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us.” Psalm 90:17 KJV Prayer Like clay, our lives need to be formed, mold…

In the voice of Prayer by Tracy Williamson

A Prayer to Stay on God’s Path

‘ And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba Fat…

Keeping In Step

Have you ever tried to walk up hill in snow? Not an easy task, if you are the first one to attempt it. But if you find a p…

What if you Fly?, by Sarah Sansbury

Hymn: “I Need Thee Every Hour” by Annie S. Hawks

I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, oh, I n…

Wait for the Lord

“Wait for the Lord: be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” Psalm 27:14 Definition of “ to wait :” To defer actio…

Ask, Seek and Knock

“ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who ask…

A GOOD PLAN

Thank Him for the War

“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”  Romans 6:14 Since becomin…

In Hot Pursuit

The enemy is all around me Pursuing me on every side, But in Your Word I will abide. For I am really in hot pursuit Af…

Winter in the Soul: Lessons on Depression from Psalm 13

Along life’s journey, it’s not uncommon to experience seasons during which everything seems to be winter in one’s soul—seaso…

Winter in the Soul: Lessons on Depression from Psalm 13

Along life’s journey, it’s not uncommon to experience seasons during which everything seems to be winter in one’s soul—seas…

Confessions of a Writing Buddy

Thirty years ago I was only the partner of a writer. Now I am a writing buddy. I have been one for nearly twenty years. …

How Distractions May Lead Us to a Slow Fade

--- “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat o…

How Distractions May Lead Us to a Slow Fade

--- “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat o…