I’ll never forget the first time I realized God was calling me to ministry. It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear.
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New Beginnings
My very first experience in ministry was starting a little church called “New Beginnings” in my hometown. The impact of that first church plant has impacted my life and ministry throughout the years—the significance revealed
Read moreFamily By Choice
My birth family wasn’t happy. Far from it. We lived in “the projects” until Mom stopped having babies and my oldest siblings moved out. Then, we were evicted. Evicted. From the projects. Because we didn’t
Read moreNot My Best Evening
It was not my best evening. It was one of those gala events that include a reception and dinner. I knew exactly one person, maybe two if I was hard pressed. The person I knew
Read moreAre You Skydiving or Flying? by Edie Melson
One thing I know is that when I’m at my weakest God’s glory increases so that’s why agreed but I feel pretty inept.
Read moreDefining Moments
Defining moments By: Josh Clevenger Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But
Read moreWhen Neighbors Collide
Muffled sounds of shouting came from outside. “I wonder what our neighbor could be so upset about.” Peering out the front window, I spotted a car accident a few houses down. A man shouted from
Read moreDove in the Cleft of the Rock, by Glenda Mills
What better way to celebrate this month of love than to focus on the greatest love story ever–Christ’s love for us, His Bride. Thank you, Glenda Mills! The Bride of Christ is God’s Dove—
Read moreWhen A Simple Mug Warms the Heart of Another
The sooner we stop believing the lie that we must offer some grand gesture to make a difference, the sooner more souls will find true rest⎯the kind of rest a loving heavenly Father desires for
Read moreDecorating to Change The World, by Connie Norris
We can change the world as we decorate our trees and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas!
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