By Sherrie Coronas It was a warm, lazy Sunday and the late afternoon nap we were slowly coming out of was an extraordinary treat for us. Dragging ourselves out of bed was painful but not as painful as the week would be with two teenage boys and an empty refrigerator. “What time does Costco close?” [...]

The new Christians at Thessalonica along with the Apostle Paul experienced persecution because of their faith in Christ. They were wondering why many of their fellow believers had fallen asleep (died) and what would happen to them when Christ returned. Paul wanted them to understand that death is not the end of the story. To [...]

By Angela M. Baker-Bridge From afar, now round your bed Reminiscing of days gone by Each remembering a different tale Buried deep in heart and head Faced with frailty instead of power We know not who you are Only who you used to be Before this painful hour We laugh, cry, in silence wait Whispering [...]

By Dixie Phillips Angels stood in silence, wing-to-wing on Heaven’s portals, waiting for their orders from King El Shaddai. Sir Gabriel lifted the majestic trumpet blasting it triumphantly, as the populations of mankind shouted in unison, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive glory and honor forever and ever. Worthy is the Lamb [...]

By Nancy Quinn The multi-lane interstate was busy during evening rush hour and I checked each time I had to move over to the next lane. I had a couple miles to go before I had to merge onto the interstate that veered south toward home. As always, I checked before moving over into …