Summer Explodes, Tempers Flare!
by Tyora Moody
WHO TURNED UP THE THERMOSTAT?
I know most of us have heard the expression, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” During the summer months, I tend to purposely stay out of the kitchen, only using the oven if I must.
When the Weather Channel folks predict [...]

“God’s Delight”
Based on Psalm 18
By Michelle Rocker
My little rowboat careened out of control. The sea tossed me as if I were a mere feather that was tickling its nostril. I clung to each side of the boat, my knuckles white. Demons mocked me. Their beady eyes glowed in the darkness, and their taunting laughter [...]

And They Only Wanted Healing
by Anna Somers
I believe in miracles. That’s why I pray so fervently for my seven month old son. Silas suffered brain trauma at birth, and consequently has a very hard time swallowing. He needs to eat through a feeding tube and chokes easily.

Everything We Do
By Minister Mamie L. Pack
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
How did you begin your day? Did you wake up complaining and grumbling? Did you wake up thanking God for this day? Or did you simply [...]

A Living Sacrifice
by M. J. Corrales
Romans 12:1 – I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
As I came to the Lord as a young child, this meant that I had grown up in the church, [...]

God’s Lazy Boy
by Michelle Rocker
How do you react when an unexpected experience lands in your lap? How do you keep going when you are completely overwhelmed? When do you let your burdens weigh you down until you feel you can’t handle anymore? There is an answer. Once you learn this secret, you will know [...]

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12: 9
We have all heard the phrase that practice makes perfect [...]

by Filoiann M. Wiedenhoff
“For the Lord Your God is a Consuming Fire a Jealous God” (Deuteronomy 4:24)
Living in San Diego, and having survived the second round of fires from also four years ago it was an amazing experience to go through it again last week. We were fortunate to not be affected by the [...]

by Chris Malkemes
Don’t worry about anything. (Phil 4:6 )
I woke up in the middle of the night like I always do if my sleeping pills don’t kick in. As usual my mind was racing with concerns (worry?) for our 17 year old daughter. She is looking forward to turning 18 – I [...]

by Chris Malkemes
The rain and the snow come down from heaven and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with My Word, I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will [...]