Category: Christian Living

Inspirational Ink: Insight for a Woman’s Life

THE VELVETEEN REDEEMER by Tammi Ector Fisse My children and I love the children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams. Though it was written nearly a century ago, its nursery magic still has the power to spellbind the hearts of 21st century readers, young and old, whether they’re experiencing……
Gifts in a Jar – An excerpt from Christmas Cookies Are for Giving

Think you’re too busy to make homemade gifts this year? Or maybe your recipient is too busy to bake? “Cookies in a Jar” mixes are a great idea for a thoughtful homemade gift that will be appreciated by everyone. These are standard 1-quart mason jars filled with the ingredients to a cookie recipe placed in……
WOGA: Human Trafficking

by Cathy Schmidt Nearly 100 women crowded into a small meeting room in Colorado Springs. I was ready to hear from Women of Global Action’s (WOGA) global leaders – women from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East who had given up careers, security, safety, and even family to share Jesus’ love with hurting……
A Closer Walk to Action

by Casandra Morgan-Loyer It’s funny how your life can change when you least expect it. In 2006, my husband and I went to Las Vegas to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful weekend –candlelit dinners, shows and shopping. On the last night of our trip, restless and unable to sleep, I turned……
Grateful by the Glassful

Inspirational Ink: Insight for a Woman’s Life by Tammi Ector Fisse As Thanksgiving approaches, believers turn their hearts toward heaven and thank the Lord for His blessings and bounty. Those who don’t profess to have a personal relationship with Him still seem compelled to acknowledge His goodness during this time. The former know that every……
A New Song

by Karin Syren O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 (KJV) This month, we celebrate Thanksgiving. But have we perhaps lost sight of what it means to celebrate in thanks. Thanksgiving, after all, is a celebration of praise. We seem to have lost sight of……
Rejoicing in the Moment

by Ann Stewart This is the day the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice therein. There is no moment like this one; no day like today. Carpe Diem, meaning Harvesting, or Gathering, the Day, has become a household phrase. It is interesting to note that the meaning is widely accepted to mean:……
The Truth About Halloween

by Carol Kornacki Halloween, a nice innocent holiday celebrated by the masses? I don’t think so! Everything about the holiday is death and darkness. I practiced witchcraft for six years. I can personally tell you that the night of October 31st was one of the highest celebrated of the year. It is the night of……
As They Were Going

When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 NAS Though brief, Luke gives us a clear picture of what James exhorts the Church in his letter. He tells us that those who hear only–are somehow misleading, even deceiving……
God’s Secret Law of Seed Time and Harvest

by Ann Stewart The Kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed which, when sown, grows into a big tree that produces shade and fruit for the birds. (Luke 13: 18-19) To every man is given a measure of faith (Rom. 12: 3) If you have faith in God, everything you desire and……