Prompted to Pray

Prompted to Pray

Walt is a man of prayer who calls our pastoral department about once a month for a “prayer of agreement” (Matthew 18:19). I always enjoy hearing how the Lord is using him for His glory. Retired, he occasionally takes on a part-time job for additional income, and...
My Mama is a Praying Mama

My Mama is a Praying Mama

Vanessa called to give a praise report about her eyes, and boy did she open mine! She had just come from the doctor’s office, and began speaking enthusiastically. “I want to give God glory, because I have Plaquenil toxicity, and my doctor said he had never seen eyes...
Before I Call, He Answers

Before I Call, He Answers

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24 “J. D., I am blessed beyond my wildest dreams. God is so good! Who do you know that is having a difficult financial time? I want to share some of...
A Good Samaritan

A Good Samaritan

“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.” Luke 10:33 “C’mon, c’mon…hurry, hurry!” I muttered under my breath as I anxiously watched my dash display. It was registering the decreasing air pressure in my...
When Jesus Comes to Wake Me Up

When Jesus Comes to Wake Me Up

“Mom, is there a God?” His question came out of the blue, and Mike’s mother knew she needed to get her 13-year-old son to church to meet his Creator. Saturday morning, she packed her seven children into the car and headed for the nearest Seventh-day Adventist church....