Life in post war Germany was very difficult, and even more so when the daily playing of children among the ruins took a tragic turn. Unexploded bombs and other types of explosive devices could be easily disturbed with disastrous consequences. This story is of one of those kids who rose from the ruins and made his way to America. Without the selfless sacrifices of our soldiers, (and our Allies) there would be no freedom in our world today.
Grandchildren
Love Like Jesus
With genuine unfiltered honesty, Love Like Jesus, shows you how to live a life according to God’s definition of success: A life of loving God well, and loving the people around you well too.
When The Lord Makes No Sense
Have you ever prayed about a problem and believed God for an answer, only to have the problem worsen? Have you ever cried out to God in prayer and seemingly received nothing from Him to meet your pressing need? Can you relate?
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.
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.
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