By Kim Hoover Sunday evening our pastor continued preaching from the book of Ecclesiastes. The scriptures that he read came from chapters 5 and 6. As he began reading it wasn’t long before God began to speak to my heart. I sensed God speaking to me in Ecclesiastes 5:18-19 which says, “Even so, I have… Continue reading Enough
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Truth Be Told
By Ginny Reding The wall behind my computer monitor is filled with clippings, photos, quotes; things I have deliberately placed there to remind me of good memories or of truths I want to be realities in my life. Some of these treasures have been there over ten years, yet at times it seems as if… Continue reading Truth Be Told
Peace, Not As the World Gives
By Julie Bennett “I’m sorry this season has been hard,” she said empathetically. “It’s okay, it’s just been bittersweet,” I paused, “but isn’t it almost always bittersweet?” This life we live is full of ups and downs. It is fairly safe to say that in the course of our lifetimes we will all experience a… Continue reading Peace, Not As the World Gives
The Disappearing Art of Kindness
By Carla Moore We see and hear it everywhere … rude gestures as someone cuts you off in traffic, the news, talk (shout) shows, and don’t even get me started on social media. Why is everyone so quick with an unkind word or post? It seems most of the culture has forgotten what our mothers… Continue reading The Disappearing Art of Kindness
My Story ~ God’s Design
By Stacey Burton I have been married for 26 years. I can sum up the first 24 years for you with the following words: anxiety, fear, control, an extremely critical spirit, and desperation. Let me unpack those a little for you. Anxiety: When I got married, I was ready to be a bride but I… Continue reading My Story ~ God’s Design
What Goes In Is What Will Come Out
By JaDonna Brattin From my early childhood, I was easily captivated by people and things that appeared “beautiful” My imagination was fueled by fairy tales, beautiful princesses with tiaras, ballroom dancers with fancy dresses, ice skaters and, of course, Barbie. As I entered my teenage years I traded Barbie for Teen Magazine with pictures of… Continue reading What Goes In Is What Will Come Out
This Is the Way – Walk In It
By Jannette Weaver How do you walk your day? Stop. Take one minute. Just one minute. Can you take one minute in silence and think clearly on one thing for just a single minute? Or are you like me and you think of at least half a dozen. You start out thinking about Point A… Continue reading This Is the Way – Walk In It
Invasion of the Frogs
By Jennifer Duncan In Exodus 8, when God uses troublesome plagues to convince Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery, Egypt is invaded this time, by frogs. There were frogs everywhere…in the houses, in beds, in the oven, in kitchen bowls, and, I’m imagining…even in their shoes! Moses offered to pray for God to remove… Continue reading Invasion of the Frogs
Unfading Beauty
By Mendi Behnen UNFADING BEAUTY. What do you think of when you hear these words? Does it make you want to plan a trip to a salon or spa, or maybe the mall, perhaps even a journey in search of the fountain of youth? Down deep, we all want to be beautiful. Even if you… Continue reading Unfading Beauty
Renewal Weekend 2019
March 22-23, 2019 Radisson Hotel Branson, Missouri Raphah – Be Still, Know, Exalt Refuge & Strength (Psalm 46:1-3) Selah (Psalm 46:4-7) Almighty God, Our Emmanuel (Psalm 46:8-11) Testimonies: Jannette Weaver & Stacey Burton Mission Spotlight: Isabel’s House Join us as we discuss what it means to Be Still & Know that God is GOD ”Be… Continue reading Renewal Weekend 2019