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Personal Testimony of Tom Swartzwelder
The place was unimportant, the people around me were unimportant, and the time was unimportant. What was important was that I moved from unbelief to belief! I believed Jesus was truly enough! I trusted or committed my soul to Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. Have you? Will you trust and commit to Jesus?
“Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease . . .”
When visiting with his dad in assisted living, Derek shares how they continue to bond with each other, and the Lord, through hymns.
Almost Any Wind Will Do
Forces beyond our control, like the wind, can either help us or hurt us. It all depends on how we set sail.
Are you in the winter season of your prayer life with your grandkids?
For Grandfathers to pray intentionally it means a determination to pray in a certain way, done by intention or design. Lillian provides some tools that enable us to pray intentionally, and regularly, for our grandchildren and their parents.
The Pastor’s Personal Life ~ Part 1
This new series will help pastors, church leaders, and even laity understand the importance of personal life and family within the context of the church. It is imperative that we prioritize family and church.
“Life’s Too Short to Eat Bad Cheese . . .” (Nutritional and Life Lessons God Teaches Us)
We would never think of throwing trash in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, so why do we trash our own temple of the Holy Spirit with so many unhealthy foods? In this book, Ellie offers a biblical alternative to dieting.
GO!
I find it fascinating that Jesus’ “great commission” to His followers started with the word “Go.” He had told them in the Garden the night before His crucifixion not to worry when they were drug before rulers and princes. They would be given what they need to say and the power to say it in the moment they needed it. The first step was to “go.”
Witnessing For Jesus Christ
Bruce Cooper addresses and identifies some common sense guidelines and pitfalls that new Christians, and mature Christians can use, or avoid, in effectively witnessing to others about the reality that Jesus Christ “is” the Son of God.
Ten Years On – A New Letter From Granddaddy:
This post is one of Derek’s best! He wishes Happy Birthday to his grandson through a letter that tells him how important he is to him, his family, and to the Kingdom of God. Pray that as you read this letter, you will be inspired to write your grands and remind them of “their” importance.
A Story You Probably Never Heard
Andre learned that openness, authenticity and generosity were more important than clamoring for attention and image management. So can we.
No Man is Above The Law
Do you know who I am? I am the electrician in this plant; I have been for 32 years. I don’t need you to tell me how to do my job. I know what I am doing. Now, you get out of my way, go stand by your machine operator and I will have you back to work in few minutes . . .
Easy Street
Christians are not immune to adopting the Easy Street philosophy. The vast majority of us desire (and subconsciously expect?) to live problem-free lives. I mean if we walk with God, He should certainly keep His dear children from ever skinning a knee or any difficulties, right?
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