There are some tragedies in life so horrific, they shake us to the core and force us to our knees. And when Mark Strand learned his precious granddaughter, 7-year-old Athena, was found dead – one can’…
Here’s How to Celebrate Thanksgiving When You Aren’t Feeling Thankful
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for, and to give thanks for the many blessings we have in our lives. But for those who are going through a difficult season or who face se…
Manna for Today and New Mercies for Tomorrow
Do you feel your current struggles are so intense that there’s no way you’ll have the strength to deal with the problems of tomorrow? If you feel this way, then you’re right – you don’t have the stren…
Police Officer Gives Prayer Instead of a Speeding Ticket and the Reason Will Touch Your Heart
A family was speeding down the highway – and you won’t believe what happened next. A police officer did pull them over – but once he learned their reason for speeding, he was moved to compassion. And …
After Stealing From Her – Victim Offers the Thief a Bible – and a Promise
When one family learned a man had stolen items off their personal property – they had a decision to make. They could have responded with angry words – but instead they chose forgiveness and demonstrat…
Your “Good Deeds” Will Not Save You – Avoid The Trap Of Legalism
As believers who love the Lord, we want to keep His commandments and serve Him well. But if we’re not careful, we can fall into the deadly trap of legalism – thinking our “good deeds” will earn us fav…
The Beauty and Blessing of Confessing Personal Sins to One Another
When you mess up and do something wrong – what’s your first response? Are you quick to confess your sins to God and ask for forgiveness? Or do you try to “cover up” and hide your sin (as if God doesn’…
Saved by Grace – These Former Drug Dealers Give All the Glory to Jesus
Shay grew up with deeply rooted abandonment issues and, later, found temporary “relief” through drugs – until they almost killed her. In-and-out of jail and abusive relationships – life became so bad …
Embrace The Grace-Filled Valleys to Get You Through the Storm
When you’re down in the valley, completely exhausted, and full of fear and uncertainty – it can be a challenge to find joy. Although we are told to rejoice “whatever our lot” – sometimes our lot…
Man Finds Pastor’s Lost Bible 15-Years Later and Accepts Jesus as His Savior
When Pastor Paul Daugherty lost his Bible 15-years ago – he never dreamed it would be returned to him one day. After all, it was his middle/high-school Bible – and so much time had already passed. But…
