Cause and Effect

By Cheri Cowell –

Cause and effect is a principle we learn early in school. We quickly learned, for instance, if we do not put in the study time, we will not affect a good grade. In science classes, we learn that when cumulonimbus clouds form, the effect is showers and thunderstorms. Read more

A Faithful Life

By Carin LeRoy –

Last month my Dad died. He lived a long life and arrived at heaven’s gate in his 81^st year. As I began to reflect on his life, I think the thing that stands out to me is that he lived a life of faithfulness—in his marriage, in his life, and to his God. Read more

Gas Gauge Worries

When my youngest was only four, he became what I’d describe as a worrywart. His anxious days began the day we got in the car and found the tank on empty. The previous driver had left us to drive on fumes. I told my older son to pray we’d make it to the gas station or we’d be walking. Read more

What’s at the Core?

I hunger for a personal renaissance, a renewal of the Spirit in my life—and of my spirit. God has been showing me that.

Through lots of hard knocks I’ve lost vitality in what I do, with poor results and diminished passion. Some kindly disagree, but I hunger for more. And, as you may imagine, this has caused some discouragement and frustration. Perhaps you have felt the same way at times. Read more

Jehovah Jireh

Several years ago, a young woman we knew was suddenly abandoned by her husband and left with three preschool children. For seven months, her husband chose to have no contact with his family nor provide for them. Churches, family, friends and even strangers jumped in to meet her bills and provide for her. Every week for over a year, a young couple took her shopping for groceries, diapers and other essentials. They were only a brief acquaintance, but God moved their hearts to help her in this way. Over and over again, she saw God provide. God met her needs by touching the hearts of those who knew of her plight. Read more

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