A number of years ago, I knew a man who bore a striking resemblance to Mr. Miyagi on the hit movie, “The Karate Kid.” 92 year old Bob Hissamoto, half-Japanese samurai warrior, had once worked with Albert Einstein on his formulas, was also a Yale and Harvard Professor, details that hardly anyone knew. He was just "Bob." Shortly before he passed away in 2002, Bob and I were spending a bit of time together. I had just made a self-depreciating comment, and he reacted. Bob clamped his hand to my wrist, tethering me to the table, and his fingers bit into my skin...
Posted by Catie Craig on 01/19/2022
This short free 25 page book gives hope to the downtrodden and weary. In its pages, the reader will find empathy, reasons to move forward, and practical ideas to overcome discouragement. The website visitor receives this small book in order to wake up to the joys of life - again - as they start over! ...
Posted by Catie Craig on 12/31/2021
Captivating and eye opening, this short study equips the reader with confidence in who she is and who she was created to be. Young women today struggle with self-image in almost every area of life. Through real, relatable stories and scriptures to strengthen confidence, this 14-day study is great to do alone or in a small group setting. ...
Posted by Misty Fitch on 11/05/2021
A short 3-4 minute talk for those who feel "too naughty" to receive God's love ...
Posted by Kathy Bruins on 09/16/2021
How do you overcome fear when someone or something looks dangerous which can cause you pain or threat? Here is how to deal with fear. Fear destabilizes you and prevents you from taking any positive action in or for your life. Find out more about how to be fearless and brave. So then, what is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is a threat of harm, real or imagined. Fear and anxiety sometimes last for a short time and it passes, but it can also last much longer and sometimes gets stuck with you. In most cases, fear can take over...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 06/29/2021
The word "Fear Not" appears 365 times in the Bible. This means that every day in a year, you can take one pill of "Fear Not" knowing and trusting that God is with you always because it's His promise to you and He is a good Father. These eight (8) ways will help you to live a fearless life. You can be fearless and brave when you put your hope and trust in God! Fear and anxiety can last for a short time and then pass, but they can also last much longer and you can get stuck with them. In some cases they can take over your life, affecting your ability to eat,...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 06/01/2021
Depending on God amid the noise, confusion, and troubles around you lands on a solid ground in Him and there is nothing in this world that can defeat you or take away your peace. To affirm God’s goodness amidst difficult times is as much an act of worship as it is a sign of integrity. Those who have trusted in Christ Jesus for salvation were never meant to live defeated, despairing, boxed-in, unhappy lives. In Romans 5:17, Paul writes that the “abundance of grace” we have received and receive every day, along with the gift of righteousness, enables us to “reign...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 05/25/2021
A collection of blogs, short stories, and poetry that will cause the reader to reflect, challenge the reader to desire change in their lives all the while experiencing laughter and joy. Off the Chain and Out of the Box is a feast for the soul! It is like going to a fine restaurant starting off with the appetizer, then moving on to the main course and finishing up with a dessert that make you go, "Ahhh , what just happened?" ...
Posted by Vera LeRay Warner on 09/09/2020
A mother’s role in her son’s life takes many shapes. She is the guardian of his heart, carrier of his hope, builder of a godly heritage, and teacher of respect and honor. She has only a few short years to equip him with the necessary tools to step into his God-given destiny. With so much at stake, today’s moms need a reliable source of instruction and wisdom for raising their boys to become godly men. Spotlighting the stories of four biblical heroes (Samuel, Daniel, Samson, and Joshua), Candy Gibbs offers practical tips, solid answers, and true encouragement to moms of sons....
How would your life change if you discovered your past has purpose? In this short yet compelling read, you'll take a journey into the life of a woman who came face to face with her past. A woman who was set free when her ordinary day intersected with her extraordinary destiny. A woman with a history of past mistakes. Through biblical truth, Doris Swift shares how... your past does not define who you areyour mistakes can be used for a purposeyour story can be used for God's gloryyour life can be free of regretIs the past holding you back from being the woman God created you to be? It's...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/17/2020
In this short Bible study Karen shares an alternative interpretation to what is happening with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. What a savior! ...
Posted by Karen Duffy on 04/22/2020
Karen shares a short bible study. Ever wondered why Jesus chose the route he took for His Triumphal Entry? Karen shares the parallel between Jesus' choosen route and an account in Ezekiel! ...
Posted by Karen Duffy on 04/22/2020