Hank was on his way to the grocery store when he bumped into Anaïs. “Hello, Anaïs.” “Hello, Pastor Hank.” “How is the Bible Study coming along?” “Great. I just finished the first lesson.” The first lesson was, Is There Anything Left You Can Trust? It was a study about the Bible. “I got all the… Read More Anaïs Throws a Wrench
Hank was sitting on the bench at the community center when Anaïs walked over to him. “Hello, Pastor Hank.” “Hello, Anaïs.” “I didn’t expect to run into you here but I’m glad I did. I’m here to sign up for a Fitness Kickboxing class.” “That’s great. I’m here because I teach Vegan and Vegetarian cooking… Read More At the Community Center
“I passed by your church this morning and heard the congregation singing, Jesus is Coming Again.” “Yes. It’s one of my favorite hymns.” “You really believe He’s coming again.” “Of course. God is not a Man that He should lie. Jesus promised that He will come again and He will.” “If that is true, why… Read More Don’t Put it Off
“Before we study today, I just want to say that I read the book, Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge which you both recommended and it was a complete waste of my time.” Carole and Susan stared at her. “Why was it a waste of time?” Susan asked, peering over her glasses. “I have a… Read More Not Captivating
Colleen and her friend, Marlene were having their regular morning Bible study in the lounge area at the office. Colleen was reading. “For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body. In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.” “Wait a minute. Where does it say that… Read More It Matters
Your eye is the lamp of your body – Luke 11:34, NIV We met in Rafiki’s training village in Rwanda. There are ten villages and each one provides living and educational facilities through Bible Study, Education, Teacher Training, Orphan Care, and Widows. Rafiki means “friend” in Swahili. The organization befriends orphans and widows in… Read More Simple Eyes
I’m a Literature Evangelist and youth leader in my church. I’m on fire for the Lord so I leave tracts on buses, trains, taxis, the waiting rooms of doctors, dentists, on sidewalks, streets–yes, I drop them as I walk. Sometimes I would stand on the sidewalk and hand them out to people as they walk… Read More Janco’s Story (Part One)
I’m lying here in prison, sentenced to three years for holding a Bible Study. My family and friends warned me to be careful because of an ongoing crackdown on believers. I and five other believers were taken into custody because our Bible Study didn’t have the government’s approval. When I was on trial, I was… Read More No Fear
She stood there admiring the bright yellow mixed in with flaming orange and red leaves on the trees as they dotted the green landscape and stood proudly over the still water of the lake, seeming to admire their reflections. It reminded her of a giant water color painting. It was so peaceful there. Coming to… Read More The Retreat
Years ago, I was part of the Women’s Ministry at my church and one of the things I really liked about it was the fellowship. We would hold programs like “Lunch and Learn” where women would come together at someone’s home and a pastor or a speaker is invited to share a profound message with… Read More Women’s Fellowship
Notes to Women 