Evangelism
The Legacy of a Christian Father
I grew up as a pastor’s kid. I am also adopted. My birth mom was only a teenager when she had me. She was in an abusive marriage with an alcoholic. In order to give me a better life, my birth mother and biological dad thought it in my best interest to be given to a family who could better care for me than they could. I was adopted by a Pastor...
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The Look in His Eyes If you are a military member and would like some prayer,...
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Reaching out to our Daughter’s Dorm “At first you think it’s so cool to go off to...
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series - Getting Old How do we face the twilight years of life? With feelings of dread…or of hope? The French-born film and vaudeville actor Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) remarked glibly, "Growing old is inevitable for all of us. The clever thing is to accept it and always plan your next move well in advance." His...
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This is Part 1 of a 2 part series - Getting Old I am 68 years of age and retired, so I suppose I am considered old. In our politically correct times, I am called either a "senior citizen" or "chronologically gifted." What is aging? How do we react to it? These questions are no longer academic for me. When I was in my teens, I thought that...
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“Grandma Gale” had already been on several international missions projects when she came upon a unique plan. Her grandchildren were starting to enter their teenage years - what better way to have a profound influence on their lives than to take them, one at a time, on an international missions project. And so it was that she, along with her...
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Most of us are busy, too busy. We want to deepen our friendships, and we recognize the value of ministering to one another with meals and unhurried conversation. But there’s neither the time nor the place to do so. If this is your problem, consider “portable hospitality.” 1. Pack a picnic basket with matching cloth napkins and place mats....
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Easter is a wonderful opportunity to teach children and grandchildren about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. As you plan for your celebration, here are some practical ways that you can emphazise what the true meaning of this special season: 1. Read Bible stories - Read the Easter story with your children/grandchildren in a story Bible....
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Malisa listened as her daughter, Sydney, related what happened on the bus home from a children's activity. She and her new friend, Ayla, started talking about Jesus. Sydney realized it was an open door and asked the questions her mother had taught her to use to share her faith. Malisa's heart skipped a beat when Sydney told how she led Ayla in a...
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As a mother of two toddlers, I wondered how I could make motherhood a priority yet make my life count for God in a significant way. The answer came in a rather unexpected way. When my twin girls were two, I began attending a community program for moms and tots. While I enjoyed meeting other moms, my daughters thoroughly enjoyed the crafts, floor...
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