Lisa July 2, 2015 Family 2,060
Everyone leaves behind a legacy for those who follow after. Parents leave a legacy for their children, pastors leave a legacy for their congregation, and teachers leave a legacy for their students. Some leave wealth, some leave power and fame, some leave values and beliefs, some leave behind shame. The ...
Read More » Joel Bauer July 1, 2015 Faith, Family, Featured, Politics, Relationships 4,018
Friends, some of my least favorite things to write about are political issues, but over the past week, things have rapidly changed in the United States, and it’s looking like they’re only going to get worse if we don’t refocus on what is happening and take a stand. At this ...
Read More » Lili July 1, 2015 Our Hope 2,148
“Whoever does not love does not love God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 (NIV) This past week has been a difficult one. And I have found that my feelings have been hurt more often than not. I am often close to tears, and it is not because of ...
Read More » Melinda July 1, 2015 Faith, Family, Featured, Politics, Relationships 2,918
Are you shocked when you turn on the nightly news and hear of yet another egregious assault on the Constitution – by the very government that is supposed to be upholding it? Have you begun to feel helpless against the bloated government and political cow-towing and corruption? Perhaps you are ...
Read More » Stephanie Reck July 1, 2015 Health 2,447
What a hectic week I had last week. I felt weak, tired, and consumed by the constant demands of others. Have you ever had a week like this? I slowly began losing my peace and joy as I focused on what everyone was needing or desiring of me. I have ...
Read More » Dana Rongione July 1, 2015 Faith 2,032
Discouragement is defined as “a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; a state of distress and loss of sense of enthusiasm, drive, or courage.” Has that ever described you? Discouragement has always been real, but I think recently, we’ve seen it in new levels. With the economic crisis, ...
Read More » Amelia July 1, 2015 Family, Heart Warming 3,750
Our teen years are a time of discoveries, and when we get to celebrate our “Sweet Sixteen.” The twenties are a time of fun and frolic; we get to celebrate turning “Twenty-one” and bask in the privileges that being legal has to offer. Then, we turn thirty… The excitement grows ...
Read More » Joel Bauer June 30, 2015 Poetry, Politics 2,989
Many patriots and soldiers spilt their blood in the sod, They did this believing in “One Nation Under God.” Our forefathers established this nation on their Judeo-Christian belief, They formed a government to protect these values from a thief. So I ask you what has happened to America this day? ...
Read More » Jake June 30, 2015 Faith 15,609
When the Lord began to lead me into the ministry of deliverance from demons, it was as if a whole new world was opened up to me. I began to recognize the pervasive influence of the spiritual world and how it impacts peoples’ daily lives. And I began to understand–at ...
Read More » Stephanie Hanouw June 30, 2015 Faith, Heart Warming 3,826
I find the interaction between God and David in 1 Chronicles 17 a touching, awe inspiring proclamation of great love and admiration. God described David as “a man after my own heart”. (Acts 13:22) There is something extra special and hard to describe between two who have an unspoken understanding ...
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