Acts 5:27-29 (NLT)—Then they brought the apostles in before the council. Didn’t we tell you never again to teach in this man’s name?” the high priest demanded. “Instead, you have filled all Jerusalem with your teaching about Jesus, and you intend to blame us for his death!” But Peter and ...

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) “I’m done. We cannot have anymore. Three is it.” It was the beginning of December 2012 when my husband looked at me with a deadpan expression on his face as tears began to ...

David’s Three Choices: Creating Unnecessary Problems By Joel B. 1 Ch 12:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. Let me first start off by saying it is never a good idea to listen to the provocations of Satan or his minions. David allowed himself ...

For 100 years, Mother’s Day has been a national holiday in America, set aside as a day to honor mothers. Godly examples of motherhood are found throughout history. From bible times down through the ages, there are many wonderful women whose influence on their children has changed the course of ...

This heartwarming 2013 movie is rated PG. It is entertaining and will inspire the whole family. It is a beautiful movie of a small town that changes lives. Ryan Scharoun plays Rob Decker, the big city slicker, selfish sports agent who comes to the little town of Middleton to recruit ...

Contemplating my latest reaction to my teenage daughter’s negative attitudes brought me to the realization that my overboard emotional response was rooted in fear.  In Matthew 10:31, Jesus specifically stated, ” Fear not,  you are of more value than many sparrows.”  Jesus knew the danger of giving in to fear.  ...

“Dad can we build a roller coaster in our backyard?” asked Lyle Pemble. “Sure!” Will Pemble responded and so “Caution Zone” was completed 6 months later. Will Tremble built a 180feet long,10feet high roller coaster in his backyard. The tracks were made of PVC tubing and the coaster frame was ...

Jonah: Obedience and Disobedience By Joel B. Jonah 2:1-2 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my ...

Youth Baseball In Seattle Is A Big Hit By John Livingston Clark You are a parent sitting in the stands watching a youth baseball game. Your son is at bat. Does he hit a game-winning run or strike out, lose the game, and feel humiliated by the team and spectators? ...

My story really began years before I first prayed for my dad. I was five years old when my parents divorced, and my sister was three. We moved a state away with my mom, and Dad got monthly visits and a week every summer to spend with us. Mom remarried ...