El Matador

Guest Post – Gleysi Rauel  Have you ever had the chance to see, whether in a TV series or a movie, a bullfight in Spain? On Sunday afternoons, entire villages and towns gather at the city arena to cheer on El Matador and entertain themselves with a spectacle. Through endless chants of “Olé!” multitudes of

Historical, Not Hysterical

Lately, I have needed Biblical encouragement and examples about how God triumphs even when the surrounding circumstances seem impossible. So, in an effort to keep my sanity, I have been reading about my boy, Jehoshaphat. I love his story found in 2 Chronicles 20. Take a few moments and read it. You won’t be disappointed.

Connection Check

Guest Post by Laurel Ferrell My husband and I bought a used pop-up camper a few years ago. During COVID, we had the “opportunity” to rebuild the roof entirely after we noticed a leak causing damage to the camper. Thankfully, my husband is very handy and was able to figure out not only the rebuilding

Speak Up!

The only time I’ve ever heard God raise his voice was when I asked him to. It must’ve been ten years ago, and I can’t exactly remember what I was doing, but I do remember how frustrated I was in the midst of it and earnestly praying for God’s direction. However, when the right path

Left, Abreast, and In Step

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Why would

Unmerited Favor

We spent ten days in an RV going up and down the East Coast. From the beaches of Charleston to the rivers of West Virginia, onwards to the Great Lake Erie, over to the biggest zoo in Ohio, and lastly to the Pisgah Mountains in NC, and back home again. Seeing God’s beauty and power

The Waiter

Have you ever tried to take a picture of something that moves your head and heart but can’t get your phone out in time? Twice this week, I missed getting the picture, but a message came through loud and clear anyway. The first picture was a tiny little church sign that read, “The battle is not yours,

Just Breathe

Guest Post by: Mandy Marzano A week ago, I stumbled into a building I never thought I’d enter, purchasing something I said I’d never buy. After the transaction, I slumped into my car, defeated, looking at the thing I now owned. It was…a CPAP machine. I felt the sting of my youth’s betrayal and the

Rock Climbing

Guest Post by Chris Russo -Pastor at Seacoast Church I’ve gotta be honest and say I’m no rock climber, but I have been rock climbing before. I’ve done the kind of rock climbing where a buddy sets up the belay system, so you can climb a sheer rock that’s way out of your comfort zone.

Independence

“The American War of Independence (1775-1783) served as a harsh lesson to the British Empire that the dominions they controlled if treated improperly, would always be susceptible to revolution.” – Luke Tomes This week in a masterful stroke, the enemy has again divided our country. How much more will it take before we take notice