“But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than Him? We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.” Acts 4: 19-20 (NLT) Pastor Terry Sartain of Charlotte, North Carolina has ministered to police officers and their families for the past seven years. During this time, he has always closed his prayers “in the Name of Jesus”. He can’t do that anymore. The police department said that he can still pray, just not in the Name of Jesus. A Continue Reading
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Mass Murderers – Are We Missing the Signs? {The Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
“Suspect Charged – Nicholas Cruz faces 17 counts of premeditated murder.” In the aftermath of the Valentine’s Day slayings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, an astounded nation wakes up to read the shocking details on another mass shooter. Once again, a troubled teen’s warning signs are not caught in time to avoid tragedy. The most unsettling fact in this case, however, is that Cruz did not fly under the radar, unnoticed by authorities, the school, peers and neighbors. Continue Reading
A Grand Valentine Invitation from God {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Today, it is with great joy that I introduce you to our winner of last week's linkup contest - Karen Friday. I love her candid expression of love for the Savior, found in every post I read on her blog. Please take a moment to read her post, leave a comment, and linkup with us. Don't forget to connect to her on her blog and social media. PS: We will be choosing one guest contributor every month - so keep coming back and linking up with us. You could be the next one. Don't forget to display our Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Love… Extraordinary Love
“For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 She knew she wasn’t welcome, but she went in anyway. Her long hair, once carefully braided with flashy jewels, fell freely in front on her body. Her face, once adorned with color and shimmer, now clean and bright. She stepped into the room with careful resolve while spotting Him from afar. She would never forget His eyes, much less His Continue Reading
The Key to Receiving God’s Best {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step. – Lao Tzu The story spread like fire in the small fishing village. People hurried to the beach, just to take a glimpse of the extraordinary catch. Simon Peter and his fishing partners, James and John, looked at the nets, in disbelief. It all started when Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, and great crowds were gathered to listen to his teachings. He noticed two empty fishing boats at the water’s edge, while Continue Reading
A Prisoner’s Prayer {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“And pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” Ephesians 6: 19-20 (NASB) The underground prison was dug out of solid rock. The prisoner, his guards and provisions were lowered through an opening the size of a manhole, which was the only means of entrance and exit. These holes were often under a Continue Reading
