Barbara Alpert
Barbara Alpert is a wife, mother and grandmother living on the West Coast of Florida. She has written books for children and adults as well as her memoir, Arise My Daughter: A Journey from Darkness to Light, a powerful testimony that helps the reader to embark on their own path to healing. She is active in her church, serves as a women's small group leader and loves coaching aspiring authors. She seeks to encourage, comfort, and edify others through God's love and His word.
The Great Exchange
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) It’s amazing how much time people spend shopping for the perfect ‘gift’. In fact, some squander days and nights camped outside department stores hoping to get their hands on the most popular, must-have […] Read More >
The Heart of the Matter
Is God at work in your life restoring your heart? Come talk to a mentor. “Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.” (Proverbs 28:14) Did you know that the month of February is “American Heart Month”? Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly 500,000 American […] Read More >
The Holy Spirit (Part 2)
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) Last week we learned that the Holy Spirit is our guide, teacher, helper, comforter, fruit producer, and gift giver. Here are additional ways God’s indwelling Spirit aids, empowers, and equips us: He convicts our hearts of sin so we […] Read More >
The Holy Spirit – Part 1
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) Salvation is the beginning of our new life in Christ, a onetime occurrence sealing us as a child of God. The rest of our Christian journey is a never-ending process of change, sanctification, and servanthood. The Holy Spirit residing […] Read More >
The Least Expected Ones
“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” […] Read More >
The Year of the Lord’s Favor
“Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise.” (Psalm 106: 4-5) Jesus said in Luke 4:18-19, “The Spirit […] Read More >
Time Out
Do you feel isolated, hurt or afraid and have no one to talk to? Request a mentor today. “But the Lord provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17) The Lord told Jonah to go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against […] Read More >
Trick or Treat
I never thought my Dad would say “yes” to Halloween, but it’s hard to argue with his reasons. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Once a year Halloween comes parading around with children and adults […] Read More >
What About Love?
We all experience love differently. What’s your love language? “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) The apostle Paul conveys the importance of love in his letter to the Christians living in Corinth. He wrote: “…if I have a faith that can […] Read More >
What is happening to Christmas?
This year, celebrate the season but avoid the Christmas rush. It can be done! “She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7) “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in […] Read More >