In a previous article, we looked at what happens when we’re plugged in and connected but still powerless. How can we maintain a power-filled connection with God? Through prayer. Prayer is talking with God. It’s a building block to our connection with Him. Prayer is the one action step we can take in every situation. We can talk to God about everything. There …
The flat iron was plugged in and heating up. The glowing screen showed climbing temperatures. In the moment it took to turn my head from right to left, the display on the implement was suddenly blank. Even though it had started to warm up, the flat iron was now completely powerless. I tried unplugging and replugging, moving from room to …
In Exodus 19, God calls the Israelites to a gathering in the middle of the wilderness. He proceeds to reemphasize His covenant with them, reminding them that if they remained faithful and obedience to Him, they would always remain His special people. Continuing His speech, God gives them ten particular guidelines for living and other instructions on how to treat others …
Our Adventurers & Pathfinders Clubs are underway! Though the weather threatened our first official meeting, as Pathfinders, we adapted to the challenge. Below are details necessary for registration and other information for families. Upcoming Club MeetingsSeptember 23 at 10:00 amOctober 13 at 2:30 pmOctober 28 at 10:00 amNovember 10 at 2:30 pmNovember 25 at 10:00 am Registration DetailsRegistration forms must …
Have you used headphones to listen for a specific sound? They help to block out other competing noises. We see this when people are exercising or working in a public space. To help us focus, we reduce or eliminate all other sounds to give our full attention to one particular sound. God is able to hear us His high level …
In the previous issue, we looked at the importance of diligence. There is another reason why we need to practice being diligent in everything: The little things matter to God. There are times we may dismiss the little things. We falsely believe that they don’t matter or they’re too insignificant to fuss with. The trouble comes when we transfer these thoughts to …
I received a text message from a friend who was returning home from vacation. I anticipated reading that they were home safely, and ready for a sweet nap after an early morning of travel. If only this was the case. Instead, my screen contained stunning video footage of an apartment complex with significant fire damage. The weary traveler and other …
One was a traveler, the other, a security official. Two adults chit chatting lightly while proper travel protocols were being followed. From a distance, the exchange seemed innocent. When the screening process was complete, the traveler returned to their companion. Noticing the ease of how the conversation had occurred, the traveler’s companion wondered aloud if they knew each other. No, …
When our faith is challenged, we tend to challenge God. Are you there, God?Am I invisible to You?Helllooooo?!Why is this happening to me? Genesis 39:21 tells us “But the Lord was with Joseph in prison and showed him his faithful love.” Earlier in the chapter, we see that the Lord was also with Joseph as he climbed the hierarchy of slavery …
There is an advertisement that shows a couple preparing for some dinner guests. This is more than the average dinner prep. They are frantically zipping around their kitchen, stressed about the fact that “the people are coming!” They grab piles of clutter and shove them into the nearest drawer that might have space, whether or not the items belong there. As one …