On August 24th, 2016, my Grandpa Herbert Heider went to heaven. He was ninety-years-old. As a dedicated Christian, he diligently read the Word of God and attended church. He treated people with kindness and generosity. Most of all, he loved Jesus. A carpenter by trade, he built many houses. But after he retired, he scaled … Continue reading Jesus Loves You
Author: Christa Madrid
Christa Madrid is a Bible school graduate and licensed minister who has served in her church for many years. She has taught regularly from the pulpit and has gone on international missions trips. She enjoys writing faith-based blog and newspaper articles, and is a self-published author of novels, devotionals, and nonfiction books. Along with her church ministry and writing, Christa loves spending time with her husband Michael and daughter Amaris in their home in the Texas Panhandle.
That Good Part
ATTENTION MOMMIES!! Right now, my daughter takes lengthy naps - up to 2 1/2 hours! (I realize that won't last forever!) I've found myself taking advantage of those naps by working around the house and writing my blog articles and books. How else am I supposed to get it all done? Recently, though, God has … Continue reading That Good Part
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The ultimate sacrifice made is not for a cause but for a person. Lay your life down daily, not for Christianity, but for Jesus Christ. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1
Christ Is Enough – Hillsong Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teUxQpnhezY Is Christ enough for you today? He is everything you need, spiritually and physically. When He's enough, there's no turning back, changing your mind, or serving anyone or anything else!
The Heart of a Shepherd
We often use John 10:10 as our “go-to” verse when explaining that evil comes from the devil and not from God: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” But if we read the entire … Continue reading The Heart of a Shepherd
Chills and Feels
The following article was recently written by my brother Tim, who is the music director at his church. A talented musician and songwriter, as well as an experienced praise and worship team member, he has some understanding of what the heart of worship should really look like! Enjoy! “But the hour is coming, and now … Continue reading Chills and Feels
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