Fixer Upper

I remember growing up in a time when TV’s weren’t flat, your entire family only owned one, and would gather around it as a group to enjoy our favorite show. There were no such things as remote controls (that’s what kids were for) and there were roughly 3...

You Are What You Eat

Have you ever gone on a junk food binge? I sure have. My biggest temptation is sweets. I can be at the mall around lunchtime with all the different aromas of food filling the air and the one thing I am drawn to is a warm gooey Cinnabon! Once I see it, I’m hooked. And...

Living On Mission for Jesus

I recently read the story of David and Svea Flood. Swedish missionaries sent to minister in the Congo in the early 1900’s. They teamed with another couple Joel and Bertha Erickson. They made their way through the jungles of Africa, eventually establishing a small...

The Power of Your Words

Our words have more power than we realize. We have all experienced the pain when someone says something hurtful to us. On the other hand, just one encouraging word from someone can lift us up greatly, giving us new life. There was a man in Bible named Joses. He was...

Olympic Gold

“so that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:7 As we approach the XXIII Olympic Winter...

Excellence is Attractive

For years I worked a waitress and a bartender.  I so enjoyed my work because I love people and take delight in serving others. I found doing it with a spirit of excellence to be the most rewarding part. There is something so satisfying about doing things God’s way....