“I have never been able to reconcile myself to the gaities of the Christmas season. They have appeared to me to be so inconsistent with the life and teaching of Jesus.” –Gandhi If Ga...
The Father approached the young man before the conception of his child: “I’m going to give you someone precious to adore. You’ll experience love and joy and pride you never knew were...
Dear Lydia, I am a 45 year old single woman. I have been a disciple for 18 years and normally I am very happy and active in many activities in the church as well as in the community. This has been a h...
Have you ever heard that a household that has been broken cannot serve the Lord? “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the...
As a person with a big appetite for life and food, the concept of a portion is one that causes me to pause. Lately, I have been trying to strike the right balance between being content with what I hav...
In 2006, Carla and Marcus Goncalves tragically lost two children in a car accident. Carla shares their journey of pain and faith. My name is Carla Goncalves and I appreciate the opportunity to share m...
Last week a Canadian earthquake threated a tsumani-effect on Maui. My son and family live on Maui. Hurricane Sandy devastated many on the east coast. I have lots of dear friends on the east coast. Two...
What do you see in this picture? An old church building with a colorful display of pumpkins? That’s certainly a pleasant enough autumn scene… but I was inspired as I drove by this venue because of ano...
Being a Christian has been a constant shift in how I think, how I view myself, what I value, and what I reach for when I need comfort. Primarily this constant shift deals with growth in my personal re...