I’m a regular supporter of the Voice of the Martyrs, an organization that supports and ministers to the persecuted Church all around the world. For over a year I’ve received their monthly magazine. I’ve grown accustomed to seeing pictures of burned down homes, separated families, and destroyed Bibles as a result of a person’s … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Face
One Bad Apple
God created a perfect world from the very beginning. He didn't keep it to Himself, however. He passed it on to His two prized creations, Adam and Eve. They had everything! It was a free Bahama vacation and all its perks for the rest of their lives! Most of all, they had a close relationship … Continue reading One Bad Apple
I Cry Jesus
Amarillo, Texas had just been buffeted with a rare ice storm, leaving the streets slippery and glass-like. Traffic was slow on the smaller, residential streets, but as I got onto the interstate, everyone seemed immune to the recent climate change. They flew by with regular speed, anxious to get to work on time like I … Continue reading I Cry Jesus
Morning Glory
I don't have a green thumb. Right now I'm procrastinating in repotting the one plant I own because I'm afraid I'm going to kill it. It might just have to survive in a cracked pot and ten-year-old soil for another year. I think the safer approach to keeping my philodendron alive and beautiful is to … Continue reading Morning Glory
Momma’s Security System
I recently received an email that showed a photo of an exotic mother bird perched, alert and regal, on a tree limb. Beneath each of her outstretched wings were her two offspring, looking peaceful and content as they nestled against her colorful body. Though a very beautiful bird, I could sense that the mother fully … Continue reading Momma’s Security System
Exceedingly Abundantly
I find it hard to buy gifts for some people. Either I don’t know them well enough, or they don’t have any specific hobbies or interests that stand out. That’s when gift cards are so priceless. There are times, however, when I’m forced to scour a store’s shelves for something appropriate. Usually, I end up … Continue reading Exceedingly Abundantly
Christa Madrid 