When I was a child, my family would take many road trips for our summer vacations. One vacation that I remember clearly was a visit to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. I was impressed by the opulence of Hearst Castle. It boasts of 56 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, and even a private zoo. Who needs three swimming pools, including one … Read More
Dress in the Wardrobe God picked out for you – John Bidaurreta
The fashion world changes very fast, and I personally have a hard time keeping up with all the current trends. Is that shirt a spring/summer or more of a fall/winter style? I get so confused by it sometimes. But I do enjoy it when old styles re-emerge, and I still have some of the original gear hanging in my closet. However, … Read More
December 25 – Jesus’s Birthday? by Isaac Munene
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere I go….”, the television ads, the malls packed with shoppers, Christmas lights everywhere, fir trees tied on top of cars, etc. Yes, it’s that time of the year again. When little kids are making wishes or making clear hints about what they want on that special day. For some, it is … Read More
The Favor of the Lord…Upon You! – Myles Weiss
‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ -Jeremiah 33:3 The church around the world is getting “synched” up with the Hebrew calendar and the tremendous teachings that come forth from the various festivals of Leviticus 23. We don’t need to keep the feasts, but we can learn from them. I normally do … Read More
God’s Goodness, Our Foundation – Caleb Klinge
Of all the things we have to be thankful for, there is one reality that stands out above all—the goodness of God. Personally, there are times where I can be a bit forgetful of just how all encompassing and amazing His goodness is. It’s so important to be reminded…and to give thanks for His goodness. Psalm 107:8 says: Oh, that men would give … Read More
Why We Run the Race – Milt Hodges
Earlier this week I found myself thinking a lot about running. I’m not talking about running a race on a physical track but running the spiritual race God has laid out for my life. Our life and the race we are running have a direct impact on the people in and around our lives and the community where we live. This … Read More
Bigger Than Big – Rachel Klinge
A couple of years ago, we stood at the precipice of the Grand Canyon, admiring its colored beauty and majestic expanse. Pictures really do not do it justice. It is aptly named the GRAND canyon. It’s truly bigger than big! Overtaken by its grandeur, it almost becomes difficult to conceive of a God so large and so great that his love for us would exceed our ability … Read More
Godly Friends – John Bidaurreta
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20) One of my favorite sayings is, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are”. This is indeed a true statement; you can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. I know first-hand some of the … Read More
Authorized! – Isaac Munene
AUTHORIZED! Isaac Munene Driving on an open freeway can be so relaxing until we look in our rear view mirror and see the dreaded flashing lights of the highway patrol. All of a sudden our hearts skip a beat, our attention turns to the speedometer, and we quickly apply our foot to the brake pedal. As the officer tails us … Read More
Do You Still Smell Like Smoke? – Milt Hodges
Do You Still Smell Like Smoke? Have you ever experienced being around any kind of smoke? Last week, I was having a conversation with a person who was barbecuing for a staff lunch. A short time later I got my burger, but I also smelled just like the barbecue smoke. Needless to say, I smelled like barbecue all day. No … Read More