The Same

We should all be grateful that God never changes. He does not change His gender, change His nature, or change His Word. If He did, we would find Him unreliable, unfaithful, and untrustworthy. But because He is always the same, we can have confidence that Who He is today will be who He will be … Continue reading The Same

This Life

On April 5th, 2017, my dear mother, Theresa Heider, went home to be with Jesus.  I wrote the following song ten years ago, never realizing that I would one day dedicate it to my mother.  But as with any Christian, death does not have the final victory.  Be encouraged: If you have lost a loved one, … Continue reading This Life

Just As He Said

God is a perfect example of faithfulness.  Many well-meaning people may attempt to exemplify faithfulness, but they can’t hold a candle to God’s perfect, promise-keeping nature.  His very name is “Faithful and True” (Revelation 19:11), and He keeps His word to a “thousand generations” (Psalm 105:8).  In fact, Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a … Continue reading Just As He Said

For Such a Time

Some of the most noted women in the Bible made the biggest impact because they lived as if they were "not their own." They sacrificed their reputations and lives to see God's will performed through them. Queen Esther risked the king's knowledge of her nationality and went before him without permission though it could cost … Continue reading For Such a Time

That One Person

Jesus' final and greatest act of love for the whole world also included a more obscure act of love for one person. While hanging on the cross, He still had the selflessness to assign someone to care for His mother. When focused on a mission for the kingdom of God, we should never forget the … Continue reading That One Person

The Power of Our Words Over Our Children

The following is an article I wrote for our church nursery's newsletter.  I have posted it under "Baby Pages" above as well.  A resource I highly recommend and use is "Preborn Prodigy," a CD of prayers and confessions spoken over your child.  I personally love it! http://www.prebornprodigy.com So much power is in the spoken word … Continue reading The Power of Our Words Over Our Children