So…the back story: My husband, Bob, and I were in Belton, Missouri, visiting a couple of antique stores. I came across this entire Willow Tree nativity set and instantly fell in love ...
Read More »LIFE LESSONS FROM A LITTLE ONE – Integrity
“But I don’t wanna do my homework, Mommy!” Looking around the messy kitchen and lacking the motivation to clean it or cook dinner, I made my son a deal. Mommy does the ...
Read More »Siblings to celebrate 93rd Christmas together
The Mangham siblings of Georgia are in the Christmas spirit – just as they’ve been for 93 years. That’s how many Christmases the clan of four sisters and one brother have been ...
Read More »5 big obstacles of a healthy prayer life
Prayer is the one thing we can do any time, anywhere. Yet, it’s often the thing we relegate to last place on our daily priority list. Believe it or not, it can ...
Read More »Historians claim Ark of the Covenant is hidden in an Ethiopian church
The search for the Ark of the Covenant has led to renewed speculation that the biblical artifact may be hidden inside a church in Ethiopia, but historians have pushed back against the ...
Read More »Pro Bowl linebacker after ex-teammate’s tragic death: ‘I gave my life to Christ’
Nov. 27, 2018, marked the 11-year anniversary of the untimely death of Washington Redskins superstar safety Sean Taylor. Taylor was only 24 when he was shot and killed by intruders in his ...
Read More »Sin. The Reason for the Season.
Legendary country singer Johnny Cash is one of many artists that have recorded the famous Christmas carol, Silent Night. I can usually get the first verse by memory, but the second I ...
Read More »Finding a Christmas present with a purpose
Like most children, Christmas was my absolute favorite day of the year. While I still love all of the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday, as I have become an adult, ...
Read More »VeggieTales accused of being racist
Students at Cal State San Marcos think the Christian cartoon “VeggieTales” is racist because the villains are vegetables of color. Yes, you read that right. The College Fix reports this revelation came to ...
Read More »President sends warm Hanukkah greetings to Jewish community
Against a backdrop of high approval ratings among Jews in the Holy Land, President Donald Trump has issued his Hanukkah greetings to the world’s Jewish community. A poll finds that Israeli Jews ...
Read More »How can the church use the visual arts to glorify the Lord?
As Christians we sometimes have relegated the visual arts to the very fringe of life. We often dismiss our own creativity as impractical to the work of evangelism. But is this what ...
Read More »This muslim nation lives in peace with Jewish, Christian minorities
Is it possible for Muslims, Christians and Jews to live peaceably together? Most would say no but one Central Asian nation is proving them wrong. Rev. Johnnie Moore, founder of the interdenominational ...
Read More »Family of missionary killed by tribe speaks out
The family of an American missionary killed while trying to bring the gospel to one of the most isolated tribes in the world is speaking out. John Allen Chau, 27, took a ...
Read More »Woman proves Jesus IS the ‘Reason for the Season’
The Spirit of Christmas lives and it proves our actions speak louder than words. Two grandmothers experienced the love of Jesus Christ last week when a stranger at a Walmart went out of ...
Read More »Being the best – a heart condition; What is God’s “best” for you?
It has been a season of humbling recognition for Topeka Rescue Mission and we are grateful; recognition calling us out as the “best.” TRM Ministries has been recognized locally and nationally for the ...
Read More »Born dead, prayers sustained ‘miracle baby’ and his parents
A couple thought the birth of their fifth child would go smoothly–just like the births of their other four children. But when doctors told them their fifth child wasn’t breathing after he ...
Read More »Four keys to being a dynamic coach on mission
It’s Thanksgiving week – a time to eat amazing food with people we love…hopefully. It is also a time to express our gratitude for the blessings our Lord as given to each ...
Read More »Should stores be open on Thanksgiving?
While some stores are making a point to shut down on Thanksgiving, many others are happy to be open and the trend seems to be growing for 2018. How should Christians respond? ...
Read More »Elected officials flip-flop on religious freedom
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is under fire from the very same Senators and Congressional Reps that previously voted for it it. The act, known as RFRA, was introduced in 1993 by ...
Read More »As ‘Season of Giving’ arrives, ministries ramp up
Weather forecasters are saying this will be brutal winter for the region. Record snow and low temperatures included. That means more families in need, more homeless looking for shelter and more opportunities ...
Read More »Fireman battling his cancer ‘fire’ with faith
Some say cancer spreads like wildfire. One Lenexa fireman is fighting his blaze not with hoses and ladders but faith, family and friends. Mike Wells is just 38 and a married father ...
Read More »Key to well-being? Being thankful
Thanksgiving Day encourages us to pause in the busyness of life. We gather together with friends and family to feast on turkey and all the trimmings while we savor the goodness of ...
Read More »Newlywed couple killed in helicopter crash remembered
A newlywed Christian couple who died just minutes after their wedding reception, have been honored in a memorial service that drew 2,000 people. According to ABC 13, friends and family payed their ...
Read More »How to be a peacemaker in your own life
Are you a peacemaker? Conflict is unavoidable. Conflict happens between husbands and wives, parents and kids, brothers and sisters, Democrats and Republicans, employees and supervisors, CEOs and boards, pastors and leaders in ...
Read More »John Piper: How raising my hands transformed me
Pastor John Piper recently shared a personal story about raising hands in church. It can be uncomfortable for many whether they’ve done if for years or not. Maybe visiting another church or ...
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