He stood rigid, little fists clenched tight, face scrunched in disgust and shock – how dare his mommy want the bug. It was his! He had found it all by himself as he crawled on the patio, and that slimy critter just begged to be in his mouth. Fortunately, after … Continue reading →
In the early morning hours, before the sun rose in the sky, I laid in bed thinking about how difficult the last few months had been. Not just difficult, but downright awful. Then, the thought came but what is now? Thinking about the past wasn’t getting me anywhere. The past … Continue reading →
The lies the person said about me made my heart race and kept me up at night. Knowing how to make themselves look like the victim, even act like a Christian, the person slandered me to anyone who would listen. No matter how nice I was to them, what I … Continue reading →
Darkness engulfing, waters rising around their feet, the father picked up his tiny daughter. “Hold on to me. Don’t let go.” “Daddy, I’m so scared.” Trying to be brave, trying not to cry, the little one shook in his arms. He gripped her tight against his chest. “It’s okay. I’m … Continue reading →
Dmitri, a simple man who loved God and loved His word, lived in Russia when the communists took over. When churches were closed and the communists tightened their grip on Christians, Dmitri continued to openly share scriptures with his family. Through his open windows, the villagers would stand outside to … Continue reading →
What we see as a trap, God often uses as opportunities. The Israelites were trapped at the Red Sea, but God set the trap for the destruction of Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14). And, God’s power and protection were displayed, and God was honored and glorified. Elijah looked trapped … Continue reading →
In Russia, in the early 1950’s, a group of three youth pastors even in the midst of communist opposition were helping organize house churches. God was moving, and the pastors felt led to have a conference for young people so they wouldn’t become discouraged and would know they weren’t alone. … Continue reading →
