The God of His Word

Does God always keep his promises? Walking in the midst of our trials, it is often difficult to believe that God will come through for us. A mother in labor for hours, suffering from birth pains, is overwhelmed by thoughts that the ordeal will never end. Ah, but when the moment comes – great rejoicing! […]

Consider Humility

What are the qualities of a humble person? “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NIV) What Does it Mean to be Humble? It’s important to know the qualities of a humble person because God wants us, his children, to be humble. One […]

Are You a Christian…Or a Disciple?

How to live an authentic Christian Life I recently heard a sermon about the difference between identifying as a Christian and being a Disciple. It was one of those sermons that just sets a fire under you, and reignites that passion you had when you were young in the Lord and wanted everyone around you […]

When God Calls You Far From Home | Part 2

Becoming a missionary with a Family As I was sitting in church one Sunday morning my heart was anxious and my mind was wandering. Normally, I paid close attention to the sermon but this particular Sunday was different as I was strongly sensing the call to move to Guatemala as a missionary. How could I […]

Soul: A Review

I have read my share of devotional books over the years. I have my favorite go-to’s that always speak to me profoundly. Every once in a while a devotional comes across my table that just wows me. That’s what Soul did this past week. I was sent the digital version of this brand-new devotional by […]

When God Calls You Far From Home | Part 1

What are the first steps to becoming a missionary? A missionary’s call is not a “career choice”. It is a calling from God. As a former missionary I know this, and experienced this call in my life nearly twenty years ago. And when I took that step of obedience, by faith, I embarked on an adventure that […]

Can God Forgive Abortion?

can God forgive someone who has had an abortion? By now, if you follow my blog, you know well that I am pro-life. A while back I wrote an article about why Christians should oppose abortion basing my arguments on biblical passages. While I am a staunch opponent of the pro-abortion culture, I want to […]

Faith’s Pursuit: An Interview with the Author

Faith’s Pursuit by Deanna R. Slamans Faith’s Pursuit is an inspiring true story about a young woman’s journey with God. As a little girl, she meets Him in the most unlikely place–her broken heart. He walks with her through her poverty and shame. When He calls her forth, she dares to follow and discovers that […]

What To Do With That Spiritual Clutter

Throw off everything that hinders I hate messes. I tell my children every night before they go to bed to straighten up their rooms. Dirty clothes go in the hamper. Shoes go in the closet. Toys go to their designated spots. The kids don’t like it. But, it’s important that they form this habit. We all […]

Dividing Sword: An Interview with the Author

Dividing sword by Katrina D. Hamel I am excited to share with you my very first author interview and I must say that I couldn’t have started with a more compelling book! Katrina D. Hamel recently published her first novel called Dividing Sword. Doesn’t the title just make you want to dive in? Who is Katrina […]