Vonette Bright
Vonette Bright is an author, speaker, and co-founder of Women Today, a ministry to encourage women to impact their world and live for Christ. She was also a founding partner of Campus Crusade for Christ International and the National Day of Prayer. Vonette has authored "The Woman Within" and co-authored several other books. She was married to Dr. Bill Bright for 55 years before he passed away. She is a mother and grandmother.
Excerpts from an Expert
Use your home I have learned through the years that there is no right plan, no perfect strategy to reach people. Each person is unique, and everyone needs the love, care and concern that fits his or her personality and situation. Meeting these needs is accomplished only when God uses someone who lives under His [...] Read More >
Holiday Breakfast Recipes
French Brie Quiche Topped with Berries and Toasted Almonds by Barbara Ball ChurchLIFE, FL Ingredients: 1 deep-dish pie shell 1/2 pound slightly under-ripe French brie cheese 4 eggs 1 cup cream salt to taste 1 3-ounce package cream cheese with chives, cubed 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, [...] Read More >
I See Clearly
Susan was tired. Once on the airplane, she didn’t want to talk to anybody about anything. But to be friendly to her seat mate, she initiated a conversation. “Where are you going?” Susan asked. And that’s all it took. She learned Emily was from China. “What do you do?” Emily asked her. “(I write) for [...] Read More >
Let Go to Grow
How can you grow in your faith? One way is to explore our selection of online interactive life lessons. Margaret McSweeney wrote, “A mother’s heart knows how to stretch and to grow. A mother’s heart knows when it’s time to let go.” Letting go is an essential part of being a mother. “Let go to [...] Read More >
Mother’s Love
I’m indebted to my mother. She’s always been my cheerleader. She signed me up for all kinds of lessons so I’d be confident in front of an audience, speaking or singing. She held the standard high. My mother was a lighthouse where she lived. She cared about me and everything I’ve ever done. If I [...] Read More >
Resting, Knowing, Depending
**What is making you feel stressed today? Would you like to experience peace in your life? It was something Barry felt he had to do. The time had come for him to take a stand against the board’s wrongful business decisions. So he resigned from his job. That was months ago. His wife, Olivia, was [...] Read More >
Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked 4 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: In a large bowl, combine pasta, [...] Read More >
Taking the Boredom out of Prayer
Introduction At the mention of prayer, many times people are bored with pious-sounding clichés or put under a tremendous load of guilt. I trust in our time together prayer will be a joyful liberating experience and if you have not already experience it – your time in prayer will become so refreshing and enjoyed. Our [...] Read More >
Tell it Often, Tell it Well
The following is an interview of Vonette Bright on having conversations that count. Communique: When you first learned that evangelism was part of the Christian life, how did you feel? Vonette: I was so excited about what I had just learned – what had just happened in my life – that I was eager to [...] Read More >
Three Carrot Creations
Marty’s Carrot Souffle by Peggy Hawkins Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, cooked and chopped 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons flour 3 eggs 2-1/2 tablespoons vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. Bake for 45 minutes. Variation: Serve as a great dessert by using 3/4 [...] Read More >