Ministries

GIVING THANKS

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The view of the bright evening sun fading slowly behind the distant bluffs was quite refreshing to behold.  I could only imagine Leah’s reaction to this glorious image.  I had the task of managing a fairly large moving…

The Power of a Praying Mother

Augustine of North Africa Few people have the kind of far-reaching influence for the cause of Christ as the man famously called, “Augustine of Hippo” (modern-day Algeria).  To this great defender of the faith, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude.  Augustine’s spiritual depth and insight shines bright in his timeless works , “The Confessions”  and…

The Greatest Gift You Can Give

“Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us”   1 Thessalonians 5:25Typically, little children appreciate the Christmas season for one thing:  Gifts!  Sadly, that is true for many grown adults as well!   Aware of their emotional bent, we decided we would try to help our young children overcome a bit of their self-focus by having them purchase…