Competition is a big part of our culture. From business buildings to sports stadiums, people are constantly competing to see who is best. As Christians, however, God has not called us to compete. He encourages us to support and cheer each other on in our life’s calling, even if others may seem to be better … Continue reading No Competition
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Quality Time
Yesterday in my prayer time, God spoke to my heart, “I love these times with you.” I think sometimes we go through the motions of having a prayer time because it’s necessary for our well-being, and we see it as Christian rule we must keep. But we need to remember that our prayer time is … Continue reading Quality Time
You Need a Resurrection
Every year the world celebrates Easter. For some, it’s simply a springtime day of fun to hunt for eggs, decorate with bunnies, and have a special dinner with family. For Christians, however, it’s a day to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb the third day after His death. It’s a fun day that … Continue reading You Need a Resurrection
Because God Said So
If you’re a parent like me, you have probably had your child contradict what you just said and insist on doing something different. Maybe they threw a fit, or maybe they just asked a whiny, “But why?” Our typical response is, “Because I said so!” Many times God instructs us to do something, and we … Continue reading Because God Said So
Victory Over Death – Guest Testimony
My friend, Briana Curran, shared the following article with her newsletter audience last month. Considering the challenges many of us go through, I wanted to share it with you. Though she’s a Texan, she and her Irish husband and two children are missionaries to the country of Ireland. She was hospitalized with Pancreatitis at the … Continue reading Victory Over Death – Guest Testimony
Our First Love
Do you remember when you first “fell in love”? You couldn’t wait to be around that person. You did things for them that would make them happy, no matter the inconvenience. Emotionally, you couldn’t be any higher. But then time passed, and those emotions waned. Doing things to make your “love” happy became a chore. … Continue reading Our First Love
Christa Madrid 