Jesus Loves You

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

The Spirit of Thankfulness

Everything about my pregnancy and delivery of my daughter was an answer to prayer.  For nine months I believed God for a healthy and uneventful pregnancy.  I trusted Him for a smooth, quick delivery with no cesarean section, epidural, or negative surprises.  Most of all, I desired a healthy baby.  As the faithful God that … Continue reading The Spirit of Thankfulness

Just Do It

We live in a culture that thrives on making decisions based on what we understand, or what looks good to the natural eye.  If it pays more, it’s obviously the best job choice.  If they have a great personality and interests like ours, then they must be the mate for us. If the church is … Continue reading Just Do It

How You Look Isn’t What Matters by Lisa Bevere

I have recently signed up to receive Lisa Bevere's blog postings. (For a detailed description of her and her husband's ministry, visit the "Recommended Ministers" page above.)  The first one I received is one of my favorite topics.  I wanted to share it with you.  Enjoy! "Do you know that how you see is far … Continue reading How You Look Isn’t What Matters by Lisa Bevere

You’re Beautiful

To complement my last article, I thought I would share the following song lyrics.  Be blessed! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL Beauty’s defined in so many ways, Sparkling gems and a pretty face, But what God loves the most is the inward charm Of a quiet and gentle heart. Of a quiet and gentle heart. *** You’re beautiful, … Continue reading You’re Beautiful

The Heart of a Virgin

We all like the feeling of being chosen. It’s exhilarating to hear our name announced as the winner of a prize, recipient of a great honor, or the chosen for a new job. Even as a child we were excited when we were selected for a sports team, or invited to attend a friend’s birthday … Continue reading The Heart of a Virgin